UMD students host beaver dam cleanup behind Eppley Recreation Center Students picked up 51 pounds of trash from behind the tennis courts next to Eppley Recreation Center. Johana Gonzalez-Cruz November 18, 2025
UMD students learn about dangers of microplastics at documentary screening Attendees watched “Plastic People,” a documentary chronicling the history of plastic materials and how they evolved to become a part of daily life. Freelance Reporter October 27, 2025
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. Freelance Reporter April 26, 2023
UMD’s Sustainable Ocean Alliance and BikeUMD host bike ride and riverside cleanup The Sustainable Ocean Alliance hosts frequent cleanup events, engaging students in creating a cleaner campus. Freelance Reporter April 14, 2022
UMD cafes and stores are officially free of most single-use plastic Dining Services received a $150,000 grant last spring that allowed them to make the transition. Clara Niel February 21, 2020
These UMD students are trying to minimize excess trash on campus They aim to teach students about the importance of waste management. Eric Neugeboren November 12, 2019