Sustainability at the University of Maryland
The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.
Office of Sustainability
UMD's Office of Sustainability supports and advances campus environmental performance and literacy, engagement, financial stewardship, and social well-being.
Progress Hub
The Progress Hub is the Office of Sustainability's new web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals.
Sustainability Fund
Any student, faculty, or staff at UMD can receive funding for initiatives and projects that benefit sustainability!
SustainableUMD Newsletter
The SustainableUMD Newsletter is a monthly newsletter packed with opportunities, updates, events, and ideas for engaging with sustainability at UMD.
Our global fight against the climate crisis is far from over. The University of Maryland will accelerate its goal to become a net carbon-neutral campus by 2025. It is my hope that these measures will help inspire every one of us to commit to the reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions for our planet and for our people.
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Guides, programs, certifications, and commitments to empower all at UMD to advance sustainability progress!
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Progress Hub
The SustainableUMD Progress Hub displays campus sustainability metrics in interactive dashboards, celebrates stories of sustainable progress across the UMD community, and connects local action at UMD with global sustainability goals.
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Explore campus programs and initiatives through the lens of these sustainability topic areas.
Explore opportunities to get involved, adopt sustainable practices, and some of the sustainable policies, practices, and infrastructure implemented on campus. Sustainability is multifaceted and interconnected, and there are many linkages between these topics and beyond to the health, safety, and well-being of all.
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Sustainability News from University of Maryland
Composting Goes Campuswide. We Break It Down.
5 Tips to Contributing and Reducing Food Waste
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Composting Goes Campuswide. We Break It Down. 
Can Burning Man Avoid Warming the Planet?
Student Analysis Could Help the World’s Largest ‘Leave No Trace’ Event Go Carbon-Neutral
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Can Burning Man Avoid Warming the Planet? 
State Awards $1.7M to Complete Campus Creek Restoration
UMD Project Will Help Manage Campus-Generated Pollutants, Sediment That Flow Into Chesapeake Bay
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State Awards $1.7M to Complete Campus Creek Restoration