College Park City Council extends curbside food scrap collection program
The council voted to continue the city’s contract with Compost Crew, a Maryland-based food scrap collection company.
UMD makes steady progress with sustainability, environmental goals
Guided by its Climate Action Plan, this university has set climate targets such as a fast-tracked carbon-neutrality deadline and a zero-emissions vehicle fleet.
UMD RHA passes bills supporting university farm’s sustainable production, machine improvements
The 202-acre space called Terp Farm is managed by this university’s Dining Services and focuses on developing crops for food production and consumption at this university.
UMD RHA bills passed include student voter registration, accessibility resolutions
Outgoing RHA vice president Michelle Ameyaw said although there have been less bills passed this year than last, the smaller number shows the intention.
UMD students celebrate the environment, sustainability at EarthFest
The event, hosted by SGA's sustainability committee, celebrated the Earth through games and hands-on learning.
UMD leaders discuss impacts of federal policy changes, micromobility at RHA town hall
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and actions could impact staffing and grants across departments, department directors told RHA senators.
UMD RHA passes resolution reaffirming DEI, sustainability commitment
The resolution reasserts pre-existing values and policy related to inclusivity and sustainability, but will not effectively change any current RHA operations.
UMD shuttle bus fee increased by about 16% this year
The shuttle bus fee supports Shuttle-UM, NITE Ride and transportation facilities maintenance.
UMD SGA passes resolution calling on divestment from fossil fuel industry
The resolution calls on the University System of Maryland, the university system foundation and the UMCP foundation to divest from the fossil fuel industry.
UMD DOTS, student organizations transform parking spaces for sustainability initiative
Artists, urbanists and environmentalists were invited to reimagine parking spaces for different environmentally friendly uses.