SustainableUMD

SustainableUMD Visit http://www.sustainability.umd.edu for more on sustainability at University of Maryland.

The University of Maryland Office of Sustainability supports and advances environmental performance, economic prosperity, cultural vitality and social equality through a variety of initiatives. SustainableUMD is a platform to highlight, amplify and share sustainability initiatives from across campus, and beyond!

05/29/2026

Happy National Compost Day! An Office of Sustainability staff member took a trip out to the PG County Organics Compost Facility that processes UMD’s compost collection. In 2025, 1,400 tons of food waste was sent to compost.

The facility covers 200 acres and has the capacity to process 32,000 tons of food waste which is broken down into compost and used at Terp Farm.

Interested in learning more about how to compost at UMD? Visit recycle.umd.edu online.

04/30/2026

Interested in learning more about how energy travels from power generation to data centers?

Listen to our Clean Energy & Education Intern, Abbey, explain how this process works, what data centers are, and the implications surrounding AI overuse. Visit ai.umd.edu to learn how to use AI systems appropriately and responsibly. 💚

04/07/2026

See the link in bio to apply today.

03/18/2026

Social sustainability means creating opportunities that empower the next generation, and women’s basketball is a clear example of this momentum in action. Help us tip off March Madness and continue celebrating Women’s History Month as we cheer on our lady Terps, both on and off the court.

02/16/2026

Applications for the 2026-27 Office of Sustainability Internship cohort are open! Gain professional experience and join fellow undergraduate students in paid positions helping the UMD community make more sustainable actions. Apply by February 27th at 11:59 pm. Visit sustainability.umd.edu/internships to learn more. Link in bio. ✅🐢🌎

🚨New program alert! The Green Terp Bucket List is a new and interactive way for students to engage with sustainability o...
11/06/2025

🚨New program alert! The Green Terp Bucket List is a new and interactive way for students to engage with sustainability on campus. Complete challenges will take you across campus, building connections and new habits. Along the way, you can earn four unique enamel pins, and if you complete all the challenges, you’ll receive a green cord to wear at graduation!

Check out some of the Terps who’ve already completed some challenges.

1. Practicing smart commuting by riding with Shuttle-UM
2. Volunteering at a service event
3. Visiting the Frederick Douglass statue to learn about the intersection of social and environmental issues
4. Participating in a student organization like the
5. Visiting the animals at the Campus Farm

Enroll in the challenge today via our Linktree!

UMD is leading the way in sustainability! Our latest rankings & accomplishments highlight how campus action creates mean...
10/31/2025

UMD is leading the way in sustainability! Our latest rankings & accomplishments highlight how campus action creates meaningful change for people and the planet. 🌍

Check out the new achievements above!

Join us for a guided tour featuring live stops, interactive demonstrations, and insights into UMD’s campus energy system...
10/28/2025

Join us for a guided tour featuring live stops, interactive demonstrations, and insights into UMD’s campus energy systems. Sign up today at the link in our bio to see how our campus powers a more sustainable future!

Join us for a guided tour featuring live stops, interactive demonstrations, and insights into UMD’s campus energy system...
10/28/2025

Join us for a guided tour featuring live stops, interactive demonstrations, and insights into UMD’s campus energy systems. Sign up today at the link in our bio to explore how our campus powers a sustainable future!

Sustainability research is happening in every corner of UMD, from tracking bear populations to revolutionizing battery ...
10/16/2025

Sustainability research is happening in every corner of UMD, from tracking bear populations to revolutionizing battery technology. Swipe through to see some of these labs' sustainable science in action!

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