October is recognized nationally as Campus Sustainability Month. This October, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Office of Sustainability and other partners will be hosting various events and initiatives across campus to celebrate sustainability. We welcome all members of the UMB community to participate!
Specialty Recycling Collections
Monday, Oct. 3-Monday, Oct. 31
Throughout the month of October, recycle your books, alkaline batteries, ink/toner cartridges, electronics, and plastic bags and film in designated bins in the lobby of the SMC Campus Center or in the lobby of the 620 W Lexington Building.
Office Supply Swap
Starting Monday, Oct. 3
A permanent Office Supply Swap will be launching on the six floor of 620 W. Lexington on Monday, Oct. 3. The swap will be located in the northwest corner of the sixth floor of the building. Stop by during normal building hours and leave an item and/or take an item! Accepted items include: pens, pencils, markers, paper, notebooks, tape, scissors, folders, and much more.
See event flyer here and detailed directions to get to the swap here.
#IWillListen Tabling with Student Counseling Center
Thursday, Oct. 6, at noon
Join the Student Counseling Center, NAMI@UMB, UMB Student Pantry, and the Office of Sustainability in the SMC Campus Center for goodies and events. Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Week events here.
Wellness and Sustainability Tabling
Tuesday, Oct. 11, at noon in the SMC Campus Center Lobby
More information to follow.
Waste Audit at the HSHSL
Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m.
Get the inside scoop of how a waste audit works and get to know the Office of Sustainability. Email sustainability@umaryland.edu if you would like to attend.
Cooking for Personal and Planetary Health
Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Nova Institute for Health
Enjoy an evidence-based nutrition class with the planet in mind; students will cook a meal that they can eat and take home. Email sustainability@umaryland.edu if you are interested in being sent the registration link once it is live.