SustainableUMD News

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:

Fast Fashion Webinar Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4-5pm

   

Sustainability Fund Workshop: Networking, Ideation, & Action Planning:  Mon, April 25, 6-8pm, ESJ 2101

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.

Tuesdays: 5PM- 6:15PM  Location: Auditorium (Room 0204), School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Tuesdays from 5-6:15pm, explore campus sustainability through lectures, free and open to all (KN95 masks required in all UMD classrooms). This lecture series being offered during the Spring Semester as part of ARCH 272, Sustainability at the University of Maryland, College Park, organized by Professor Emeritus Ralph Bennett. The series is co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.  

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

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