A Green UB

A Green UB

Growing Green

As an urban university with 6,000-plus students and more than 700 employees, the University of Baltimore is uniquely poised to become a leader in smarter, greener growth over the next few years. Almost every aspect of campus life provides opportunities to build a more sustainable community.

Tip of the Month:

Poultry: When you buy poultry, try to buy only as much as you think you'll need. On average, each American throws away about twelve pounds of uneaten poultry per year. If over the course of a year each household purchased just one less pound of chicken, the total water saved by not having to package and produce it would be sixty-six billion gallons - more than all of the residents of California use in a week. 

The University of Baltimore presents a tip for living in a sustainable manner on a monthly basis. The tips come courtesy of The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. Kostigen. See just how easy it can be to go green.

What Does It Mean to Go Green?

Simply put, sustainability is a system's capacity to maintain itself. A sustainable, green campus finds more efficient uses for existing infrastructure—and leads the way in creating new infrastructure and innovative programs. UB's movement toward sustainability is well under way. The Sustainability Task Force, authorized by the University Council, brings students, faculty, and staff together to explore ways to encourage the UB community to become more environmentally aware and active. UB's sustainability initiatives include:

In the months ahead, expect to learn much more about the greening of the University of Baltimore.