UMD’s dining halls commit to serving more “climate-friendly” food
It's part of an effort to reduce the university's carbon footprint.
The Co-op closed — but these students are trying to keep its spirit alive
They are considering creating a thrift shop or a coffee place.
These UMD researchers are helping farmers grow crops on urban roofs
John Lea-Cox and Andrew Ristvey are working with Up Top Acres to farm rooftop produce.
A UMD student is working on a device to curb unnecessary toilet-flushing
He's obtained a patent for a device to tackle the issue.
UMD’s natural gas power plant keeps sustainability out of reach
Relying on fossil fuels isn't helping the environment.
It’s time to ditch “fast fashion” brands for something more sustainable
Eco-friendly brands may be more expensive, but they’ll end up saving you in the long run.
UMD RHA wants a competition to reduce water consumption in dorms
The competition would reward dorms that lower their water consumption below last year's average.
UMD awards record amount of funding to support campus environmental projects
The initiatives include limiting single-waste plastics and researching stormwater management.
UMD holds 7th annual sustainability fair on Denton quad
The yearly event aims to educate students on the topic of sustainability.
UMD needs a program to educate students on reducing their carbon footprint
Students need to be more sustainable. GreenEdu would help.