• Community Compost Collection

    UMB has begun collecting food scraps at the CEC (Wednesdays from 2:30 - 5:30 pm) and Campus Center (Thursdays from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm).

  • NexTrex Challenge

    UMB aims to collect 500 lbs. of plastic film and bags between July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 as part of the NexTrex Challenge.

  • 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

Climate Change, Health, and Society: An Interprofessional Elective

UMB's Bees, Recycling Center Highlight Sustainability Month

Sustainability Champions Series: Jill Sullivan

All Sustainability News

Advertising graphic for Dr. Jarrell's Virtual Face to Face on Sustainability

In October 2022, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS dicussed sustainability at UMB in a Virtual Face to Face interview. Watch a recording of the event and read a recap here.

Community Composting