• Community Compost Collection

    Drop off your food scraps at the SMC Campus Center or Community Engagement Center.

  • Green Labs

    Learn about the steps for participating and incentives available for research labs on campus.

  • UMB Free

    UMB FREE (Food Recovery + Environmental Eating) is a food rescue initiative aiming to minimize food waste and feed students at UMB.

  • Self-Service Waste Rollout

    UMB is rolling out a new model for waste collection in buildings across campus to improve waste diversion and recycling.

A focus on sustainability allows our campus community to be successful and grow while understanding the impact of how our modern lives influence the world around us.

Sustainability News

UMB Announces Solar Power Project

The Freezer Is Your Friend: Tips and Recipes to Save Money and Reduce Food Waste

Branching Out This Arbor Day? Check Out UMB’s Campus Tree Inventory

All Sustainability News

Screenshot of the Sustainability Dashboard
UMB Sustainability Dashboard

Click here to view the UMB Sustainability Dashboard and learn about the University's progress towards its sustainability goals.

Core Values: Well-Being and Sustainability
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