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Monthly Green Tips

  • January Green Tip

    Welcome to Veganuary! Take this time to reset and try a plant-based diet this January. Veganuary has inspired and supported millions of people to try vegan since 2014, with participants from almost every country in the world.

  • February Green Tip

    Anyone who lives or owns property in Maryland is eligible to get a free library card. With it, you gain access to databases such as the Baltimore Banner, academic journals, and historical data; online access to eBooks and eAudiobooks; access to computers, internet devices, copiers, printing, and scanning; access to a Job and Career Information Center, and many other resources.

  • March Green Tip

    March 15th is Digital Cleanup Day. Take time to delete unused applications and files you no longer need, clear your cache, remove old texts and voicemails, unsubscribe from unwanted emails and newsletters, empty your email recycling or trash bin, and report unwanted emails or texts as spam.

  • April Green Tip

    For National Garden Month we encourage you to get outside and enjoy beautiful gardens in and around Baltimore as the weather gets warmer. Featured locations include Cylburn Arboretum, Sherwood Gardens, Rawlings Conservatory, Irvine Nature Center, Mount Washington Arboretum, and the Howard County Conservancy.

  • May Green Tip

    Baltimore Bike Resources include the UMB Bike Commuters Team, bike parking and Fix-It stations on campus, Baltimore bike infrastructure resources, safety resources for cyclists, Bike to Work Week information, and BikeMaryland resources.

  • June Green Tip

    This tip talks about re-using existing boxes and bins and placing a work order for stackable moving bins or trash and recycling toters through a UMB Facilities work order. Clean out extra office or lab supplies by giving them a new home through UMBuy Nothing and refer to the Surplus Property Page for disposal of University-owned items. Leave your space move-in ready for the next occupant.

  • July Green Tip

    Celebrate Plastic Free July with UMB Sustainability. Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. During Plastic Free July®, participants try to reduce their use of plastic as much as they can. Learn more at plasticfreejuly.org.

  • August Green Tip

    For this August Green Tip, we’re focusing on civic involvement. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we’ve put together helpful tips for getting involved civically at the local, state, and federal levels. Engaging in your community and government can feel like a lot, but taking small steps can make a meaningful difference.

  • September Green Tip

    We encourage community members to volunteer with local cleanup organizations. Blue Water Baltimore focuses on neighborhood cleanups and tree plantings, while Trash Free Maryland works to reduce trash pollution throughout the state. The 6th Branch helps revitalize communities through cleanup and green space development. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is dedicated to restoring the Harbor.

  • October Green Tip

    Sustainable Halloween tips include displaying real apples, squash, and nuts in a bowl/basket for décor that is both sustainable and edible. You can swap decorations with friends or repurpose old items before purchasing new ones. Consider buying costumes secondhand from thrift shops and other sources to reduce waste. Additionally, consider repurposing old scarves or tablecloths into fall banners.

  • November Green Tip

    Pass the Plate encourages reducing food waste by supporting local donation efforts. Our Daily Bread accepts meal donations and volunteers who help serve food. The Maryland Food Bank takes non-perishable food donations as well as monetary gifts. Beans & Bread offers both meals and housing assistance, while Paul’s Place serves as a community resource center providing meal and pantry programs.

  • December Green Tip

    Before leaving for the winter holiday, remember these four energy-saving tips. Power down and unplug all devices. If you have control of the thermostat, turn it down to 60 degrees. Keep blinds open in south-facing windows to let in heat, and close blinds elsewhere. Finally, turn off lights in your individual space as well as in common areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and conference rooms.

Other Communication Materials

  • Bird Strikes

    Lights Out UMB advocates for everyone to help protect migrating birds by turning off lights when leaving a building. When possible, you should turn off your lights each day as you leave the office, or use blinds, shades, drapes, or other window coverings to block light and prevent birds from seeing it. To learn more, visit LightsOutBaltimore.org.

  • Arbor Day Tree Bingo

    Tree Bingo encourages participants to explore and identify a variety of trees and tree-related sightings. Items on the bingo card include a bird in a tree, a flowering tree, the Davidge Elm, a pine, an oak, a maple, and a holly. Participants can scan the QR code or visit the provided link to submit their findings.

Contact

Office of Sustainability

620 W Lexington St
6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

sustainability​@​umaryland.edu
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