SustainableUMD News
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Mid-Atlantic Green Roof Science & Technology Symposium
The University of Maryland Extension is hosting a symposium to share the latest results on green roof scientific research and technological developments. Learn more: https://go.umd.edu/cZn Thu, Jul 14, 2022, 8 am– Fri, Jul 15, 2022, 12 pm EDT Location: Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center 4131 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20742 About this event:
Sustainable Solutions to Fast Fashion Webinar 4/17
Fast Fashion Webinar Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4-5pm
Sustainability Fund Workshop- Networking, Ideation, & Action Planning
Sustainability Fund Workshop: Networking, Ideation, & Action Planning: Mon, April 25, 6-8pm, ESJ 2101
Sustainability Fund Grant Workshop
Sustainability Fund Grant Workshop Mon, April 25, 6-8 pm, Innovation Loft- ESJ 2101 This in-person workshop is for students interested in applying for a Sustainability Fund grant. During the workshop, you will brainstorm and troubleshoot your grant proposal ideas to advance campus sustainability.
UMD's Journey to Curbing Waste
Despite the obstacles, UMD's departments have achieved major improvements in reducing waste and improving recycling, composting, and reuse systems. While tackling waste sources and systems is an ongoing process, each of us can contribute to progress towards much needed change. Read this story
Sustainability in the Food System
Dining Services Partners to Alleviate Hunger, Avoid Waste, and Address Climate Pollution In support of campus sustainability goals, Dining Services developed and adopted the Sustainable Food Action Plan in October 2012, committing to continuously provide more nutritious and environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable food to campus diners. Read this story
More University Sustainability News
$2M NSF Award Funds AI Investigation of Biopolymers for Biodegradable Plastics
New Mural ‘Brightens’ Regents Drive Garage
