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2022 Earth Month by the Numbers
Thanks for everyone who participated in Earth Month! Whether you held an event, partnered with our office, or celebrated in your own way, we wanted to share our gratitude for you!
Our office put together a quick summary of our Earth Month highlights. View the 2022 Earth Month by the Numbers PDF here.
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'A Better Way' to Recycle E-waste
Strategic Sourcing & Acquisition Services has switched to a new electronic waste hauler, A Better Way Computer Recycling, as part of UMB’s commitment to sustainability. The company is local to Maryland — UMB's e-waste is now transported to a facility in Glen Burnie to be processed, which greatly reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with transporting these materials. Read more about the switch in The Elm.
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Office of Sustainability Releases Campus Sustainability Map
The first phase of an interactive campus sustainability map includes green features such as:
- Bicycle parking
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Green spaces
- LEED projects
- Low-emission, fuel-efficient (LEFE) parking
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A New Green Wall for UMSON
The School of Nursing's living green wall will be installed as part of the renovated, expanded footprint of the first and second floors. Green walls improve indoor air quality and provide calming wellness effects. The design also incorporates repurposed, salvaged metal from which Dr. Jarrell, an accomplished metalworker, has created a decorative frame. Read more about UMSON's new green wall in The Elm!
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UMMC Farmers Market Now Open!
Check out the Farmers Market every Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm at Plaza Park, on the corner of Paca and Baltimore Streets, to purchase fresh produce, sweet treats, prepared meals, and more.
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Upcoming Opportunities in Baltimore City |
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Baltimore City Office of Sustainability
6/14: Sustainability Open House
Tuesday, June 14th from 4-7 pm at Shake & Bake, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue. Baltimore's annual Sustainability Open House will include interactive sustainability displays, free giveaways, free food, and much more! The event will feature updates from the climate action plan, environmental justice efforts led by local community-based organizations, plus fun, educational, and engaging activities for all ages. Register here.
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Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore
The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is currently seeking public input on the Baltimore Blueway water trail master plan. The organization is looking for feedback from anyone who is interested in water recreation in Baltimore City. The 5-minute survey is available in English and en Español.
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Monthly Green Tip: Eat Locally |
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Check out our June Green Tip, which focuses on consuming food more locally! Download the graphic by clicking on the photo to the left or visit our website.
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Jill Sullivan, former Academic Program Specialist at the School of Nursing, is a committed Sustainability Champion. Sullivan has been contributing to sustainability at UMB since 2016, when she started serving on the School of Nursing’s Green Team (GreenSON). While Sullivan moved to a new role as Program Specialist for Pharmacy Practice and Science at the School of Pharmacy earlier this month, her efforts during her time at the School of Nursing will have a lasting impact!
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Office of Sustainability
220 North Arch Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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