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“We do not inherit
the Earth from our
ancestors; we borrow
it from our children.”
The UMD Office of Sustainability is committed to communicating, educating, and inspiring action to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life.
Sustainability is often defined as “development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” Put simply, sustainability is about being responsible with our resources. It is about not using more than our share. It is making sure there is enough, for all, forever.
At UMD, we aim to lower our greenhouse gas emissions through improving operations and empowering individuals to lower their share of the campus carbon footprint.
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions at UMD
February 23, 2020
How has UMD reduced its greenhouse gas emissions since 2007 and how do we plan on meeting our reduction goals?
Sustainability Abroad #1: La Casa Tica
February 12, 2020
Sustainability plays an integral part in the running of a typical Costa Rican home.
UMD Earns a Gold STAR
January 20, 2020
UMD earned a Gold ranking in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's STARS program, along with only 128...
What is Carbon Offsetting?
December 12, 2019
As Peter Pan [probably] said, “You can fly, you can fly, you can fly [sustainably]!”