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We are working together to collaborate, catalyze, and celebrate sustainability into all our practices, with our campus serving as a model for integrated environmentally responsible practices, generated though collaboration, innovation and shared governance.
We are still riding the excitement from last weeks Sustainability Career Fair! It is amazing to see the connection our students can make to sustainability from across the disciplines. Looking forward to next year!๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผโ๐ผ๐๐ผ
Ever wonder what happens to leftover food in the dining hall? Thatโs where steps in! Our friends at help organize daily meal packing efforts to package and distribute leftover food for free to those who visit The Essential Space.
This week, in preparation for Thanksgiving, volunteers packaged 164 meals- saving over 260 lbs of food from being thrown away, and helping feed lots of our campus community members.
Thanks to all our partners who make this possible โป๏ธ๐๐ด
We are handing out compost bins to our first participates of the Green Retrievers Residential Compost Program!
These UMBC residents will have an opportunity to collect their organic waste to be composted at a Maryland Facility! On average 1/3 of our waste is compostable.
Interested in joining the program?
Applications are closed for this Fall semester, but they will reopen in February for the Spring semester.
Spots are limited, so use the link in our bio to have early access to the Spring application!
11/01/2021
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Sorry yโall. Apparently that last post was NOT Megan approved ๐. BUT it is SGA approved ๐คฉ UMBC has partnered with AllMatters/Organicup to provide โจFREE menstrual cups โจ for students who sign up for one using the link accessible through the QR code or in the direct link in our bio!The sign-up period is open for 2 weeks only, but if you happen to miss it, you can use the discount voucher CAMPUS20 at organicup.com. ๐
10/22/2021
Thanks so much to everyone you came out to are upcycling event last night with . We had so much fun crafting with you all!
09/01/2021
We are excited to announce that our campus has a new recycling stream!
UMBC now offers collection and recycling of all clean plastic bags, films, and wraps! These items can be placed into one of the 35 yellow bins located throughout campus. The bins will be placed on campus over the next two to three weeks.
These plastics require a special process for recycling and cannot be recycled in single stream recycling (blue bins).
Below are some common items, which can now be recycled:
Shopping Bags
Produce Bags
Resealable Bags
Bread Bags
Cereal Liners
Plastic Overwrap
Pallet Wrap
Mailers
Air Pillows
Bubble Wrap
For more information on collection bin locations and a full list of items that can be recycled, just click the link in our bio!
08/17/2021
Are you interested in sustainability and ready to make your mark at UMBC?
Look no further because is hiring for a Sustainability Intern! Their paid and hands-on internship program will lead you to opportunities and growth!
You will be working closely with the leaders in the UMBC Hospitality group developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of sustainability.
Learn more about the position and apply today through the link in our bio or through UMBCWorks!
02/28/2022