GreenFest paves the way to a more sustainable campus

By Shruti Kumar The University of Maryland’s Denton Community Quad held its 7th Annual GreenFest on Thursday, April 18. The event focused on bringing to light more healthy, sustainable practices and environmentally-conscious habits for the UMD community. The event featured stalls tabled by over 20 organizations promoting GreenFest’s message, including Terps Recycle, Green Roots and the Farmers Market at Maryland. With a number of interactive … Continue reading GreenFest paves the way to a more sustainable campus

University of Maryland ranks 12th in green power use nationwide

The University of Maryland has been ranked 12th in the Top 30 College & Universities list of green power usage across the country. According to rankings released by the Environmental Protection Agency, 32 percent of this university’s energy use is through green power. This adds up to a total of a little over 87 million kilowatts of green power used every year.  Green power is … Continue reading University of Maryland ranks 12th in green power use nationwide