
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.
The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.
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.
Predicting COVID-19 Outbreaks - UMCP, UMB Researchers Race to Uncover Climate, Human Factors Behind Virus’ SpreadA world temperature map shows warmer (red) to cooler (violet) temperatures, with black circles representing areas of significant community transmission of COVID-19. UMD researchers found that certain temperature and humidity levels appear to be conducive to the virus spreading. (Image courtesy of Climate Change Institute, University of Maine) Read More |
A Dose of Nature - New Study Finds Even Short Times Outdoors Have Therapeutic Effect on Mental HealthSpending as little as 10 minutes of leisure time experiencing nature can measurably improve college students’ mental health and well-being, according to a recent study led by UMD and Cornell University researchers. |
University of Maryland Among Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur $100 Million GrantFebruary 19, 2020 College Park, MD — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today unveiled that the University of Maryland has one of the highest-scoring proposals, designated as the Top 100, in its 100&Change competition for a single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges. Read More |
Good Neighbor Day Seeking Team Leaders and Environmental AmbassadorsThe Office of Community Engagement is seeking volunteers to serve as team leaders or environmental ambassadors on Good Neighbor Day, the annual community day of service in College Park to beautify shared spaces and engage in sustainable practices. The ninth annual Good Neighbor Day will take place on Saturday, April 4. The 2020 event is projecting more than 1,000 volunteers for nearly 25 service projects throughout Greater College Park. |
Smoothie-ing the Path to SustainabilityE ach year, millions of tons of fresh produce never make it to stores because they’re bruised or blemished. But pretty or not, they all taste the same when tossed in a blender. That’s the thinking behind Seconds Smoothies, a venture headed by Max Skoglund ’20 and Catherine Sorensen ’20 that takes rejected fruit from local farmers, saves it from a trip to the landfill and serves it as a tasty beverage. |
Sustainable Tuesdays 2020 Schedule of TopicsCo-Sponsored by the UMD Office of Sustainability and the UMD School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, the Sustainable Tuesday presentation series offers opportunities for the university community to learn about sustainability on the UMD campus. Each presentation happens on Tuesdays at 5:00pm, in the auditorium of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (Room 0204) The schedule for 2020 is as follows: |
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Guides, programs, certifications, and commitments to empower all at UMD to advance sustainability progress!
Take ActionThe 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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UMD's Target to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions |
STARS rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education |
Purchased Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources |
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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