UMB Sustainability
Nurturing our elm for years to come
Announcements
UMB Awarded Pro Bono Consulting to Support Renewable Power Efforts

UMB is happy to announce that we have been awarded Pro Bono Consulting services to support the acceleration of our campus climate efforts. Thank you to Second Nature and CustomerFirst Renewables for this opportunity. This award will help us evaluate the types of renewable projects currently on the market and future trends.

Legislative Session Update

The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (SB0528) was enacted into Maryland law on April 9, 2022. The Act requires Maryland to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2031 and to reach net-zero emissions by 2045 via electric vehicles and building energy performance standards, among other strategies. The UMB Office of Sustainability is currently analyzing this and other bills passed during this session to determine their impacts on campus operations.



For a recap of additional environmental legislation that passed/failed during the 2022 legislative session, visit the Blue Water Baltimore website.
UMMC Farmers Market Re-Opening Tuesday, May 3

The University Farmers Market will re-open for the season on Tuesday, May 3! Join us every Tuesday from 10 am – 2 pm at Plaza Park, on the corner of Paca and Baltimore Streets, to purchase fresh produce, sweet treats, prepared meals, and more.
Events
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150th Arbor Day
Friday, April 29

Friday, April 29th marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. The Arbor Day Foundation is planting a tree for every social media post using the hashtag #ArborDay between April 22 and April 29! 🌲🌳🌴

Celebrate with UMB Sustainability this year by playing TREE Bingo! Take some time outside and get four pictures in a row for a chance to win a prize from our office!

Check our social media accounts THIS Friday for a copy of our TREE Bingo Card.
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Air Quality Awareness Week
May 2 - 6

Air Quality Awareness Week 2022 will be celebrated May 2 - 6, 2022. The theme this year is Be Air Aware & Prepared.

Have you checked your Air Quality Index (AQI) today? Knowing the air quality in your community can help you better plan your daily activities. Learn more at: airnow.gov.

Download a marketing graphic on the UMB Office of Sustainability website and share it with your networks to spread awareness about air quality throughout campus!
Other Opportunities
Electric Vehicle Survey

Parking and Transportation Services is seeking your input to identify current and future needs as they relate to electric vehicles on campus.

Take the survey on the Parking and Transportation website by Monday, May 2.
Monthly Green Tip: Bike to Work Week
Baltimore Metropolitan Council has partnered with local bike shops to celebrate Bike to Work Week from Monday, May 16th to Sunday, May 22nd.

Register at their Bike to Work Day page to participate and receive some swag from one of the participating pit stops.

Navigate UMB’s Bike to Work Week Pit Stops map to find the closest pit stop along your bike route, as well as bike racks within UMB's campus.

Use these links to learn more about bike parking and bike safety at UMB.
Recognizing Sustainability Champions
We've launched a Sustainability Champions program to recognize those who are incorporating sustainable actions into their offices, labs, clinics, classrooms, and workspaces.

Donald De Alwis, a first-year medical student has worked with other student advocates at UMB to create the first Medical Students for a Sustainable Future (MS4SF) chapter in the state of Maryland.

Read more about Donald and MS4SF in The Elm.
Resources
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Office of Sustainability
220 North Arch Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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