The University of Baltimore is committed to providing educational and other opportunities to address the issue of climate change. The links below provide information on a broad range of topics related to sustainability, as well as ways that you can become involved.
Sustainability Task Force
These pages provide information about UB and the
University System of Maryland's commitment to sustainability,
campus initiatives and informational links:
- The UB Sustainability Task Force
- Clean Air-Cool Planet
- USM Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative
UB Curriculum
These pages provide information on UB's commitment
to the U.N. Global Compact on the Principles for Responsible
Management Education and curricular opportunities. The Merrick
School of Business is the first business school in the University
System of Maryland to sign the document. Learn more:
- Merrick School of Business: Business of Sustainability
- UB/Towson M.B.A. Sustainability Management specialization
Recycling
Here you'll find information on drop-off locations
for bulk trash, new recycling and trash pickup schedules, and
Single Stream Curbside Recycling. These sites contain information
on green initiatives in Baltimore, such as Neighborhood Champions,
and ways that schools and businesses can participate:
- Cleaner Greener Baltimore
- Baltimore Freecycle (grassroots recycling via exchange)
- mdrecycles.org
Commuting and Biking to Work
UB's commuter options, as well as links to other
relevant sites covering public transportation are located
here:
- UB Green Transportation
- Maryland Transit Administration (maps, schedules, fares and trip planner)
- Maryland Transit Administration College Pass
- Baltimore Metropolitan Council (bike to work)
Carbon Footprint
What is your carbon footprint? Find out, and use the
carbon calculator to discover your personal footprint on the
environment. These sites offer ideas for shrinking your impact:
- CarbonFund.org
- The Nature Conservancy
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Household Emissions Calculator
- Plant-A-Tree-Today.org
Green Roof Technology and Xeriscaping
The planet will benefit from greening your home and
yard. These sites offer ideas for greening projects and using
native plants in your landscaping:
- Native Plants of Maryland
- Xeriscaping and Conserving Water in the Landscape
- The Landscape Design Site (Maryland native plants)
- Maryland Environmental Design Program
- RainScapes Rain Barrels (Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection)
- Emory Knolls Farms: Green Roof Plants
Other Sites Addressing Sustainability
- Maryland Department of the Environment
- Jones Falls Watershed Association
- University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Maryland Cooperative Extension
- Buy Local Baltimore
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Green Business Blog
- Maryland State Highway Administration: Cleaner, Greener, Highways
- Energy Star
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Green Power Partnership
More Green Information for Students
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