UMD community members celebrate sustainability at Earth Fest
The event occurs annually on this university’s campus and aims to teach students about environmental justice and sustainability.
UMD SGA executive candidates emphasize student well-being, sustainability in debate
Both presidential candidates discussed how they would address diversity, equity and inclusion issues at this university.
UMD SGA promotes sustainability efforts and electric buses on campus
Along with promoting a fossil-free campus, the organization has also been pushing for funding for electric buses on campus.
What’s the buzz? UMD could soon become Bee Campus USA certified
A bee-certified campus title would add sustainability-focused courses and create initiatives for more biodiverse spaces on the campus at this university.
Fashionista Friends helps students create amazing wardrobes and practice sustainability
The club, centered around sustainable fashion, wants to teach students how they can reuse and recycle clothes.
UMD SGA to hold monthly cleanups in off-campus areas
The clean-ups will target trash left behind from students around the bars, neighborhoods and restaurants just off campus.
UMD SGA passes bill to establish environmental justice council
The SGA also passed an act to create an American Sign Language course interest survey.
UMD’s first year book panel discusses how students can act on environmental issues
The panel featured local politicians including the mayor of College Park.
‘Only rain down the drain’: UMD students paint drains to prevent pollution
The project is led by College Park's better environment committee and aims to prevent stormwater runoff.
College Park to begin new curbside food scrap collection program
The program will allow residents to collect unwanted food scraps each week and discard them on trash day.