Another year has passed by, and it's time to reflect on how far we have come, and where we will go next. As we innovate new ways to improve UMBC's environmental impact, we have seen more students,...
December 18, 2014
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1:58 PM
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Turn down for what?...Finals Week!
Quadrupling your coffee intake. Never taking your eyes off your computer. Falling asleep at your desk with your head on an open book. Sound familiar?..... Welcome to finals week! As we...
December 9, 2014
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2:35 PM
Semester-long groupwork, research, and writing
This semester, we have taken on a project to submit a comment regarding the EPA's Clean Power Plan Rule (CPPR) released in June. It is the first time our group of over 20 students has come...
November 30, 2014
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11:29 AM
Turn down for what?.. Thanksgiving!
Are you going home this Thanksgiving? If leaving an on campus residency for the break, remember to unplug all unnecessary appliances, unplug all lights, chargers, etc., and set the thermostat to...
November 25, 2014
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5:21 PM
Turn down for what?...Energy conservation!
When you leave a room, even if just for a little bit, turn off the lights! Lighting accounts for 31% of electricity use on campus; this number can be lowered by the simple flip of a switch when...
November 17, 2014
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10:19 PM
Turn down for what?...Energy conservation!
The Eco-Ambassadors & Climate Action Steering Committee presents "Turn Down Tuesdays," a new series with energy saving fun facts and tips! As the temperatures get cooler outside, set your...
November 11, 2014
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3:01 PM
Food pantry donations for low-income Asian senior citizens
Look for the red donation boxes in: Commons: by the reception desk Admin: by elevators on 1st floor RAC: by front desk UC: across from main entrance Library: right side as you walk in...
November 3, 2014
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12:27 AM
October is National Energy Awareness Month! Celebrate w/ us!
https://www.facebook.com/UMBCSustainability/photos/a.176575559152027.46247.176570305819219/477031532439760/?type=1&permPage=1October is National Energy Awareness Month! You may have seen our...
October 23, 2014
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12:42 PM
ENTER TO WIN A MOUNTAIN BIKE! How? Just bring your dream machine receipt to the campus card center (mail services across from Starbucks inside the ground floor of the University Center). Print...
October 17, 2014
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2:23 PM
On a mission to help us #RETHINK the way we view the earth
This month, the founder of SustainablJoes biked to UMBC to meet UMBC students, staff and faculty. He is biking across country to raise awareness about sustainability! We asked him a few questions...
October 14, 2014
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4:29 PM