Office of Sustainability
Climate Change Resources Measuring Progress Guiding Commitments Celebrating Stories Partnering for the Goals
Climate Change Resources
Climate Action Plan Carbon Offset Program Resilience to the Changing Climate Climate Justice Climate Emotions Climate Research
Measuring Progress
How to Use Tableau Carbon Footprint Carbon Offsets Education for Sustainability Local and Global Impact Smart Growth Sustainable Water Use Waste Minimization Progress Summary (Table)
Guiding Commitments
Sustainability at UMD Climate Action Plan Sustainability Council Goals AASHE STARS Report
Celebrating Stories
SustainableUMD News Maryland Today: Sustainability Climate Change Research Other Resources for Sustainability at UMD
Partnering for the Goals
SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 14: Life Below Water SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Climate Action Plan Carbon Offset Program Resilience to the Changing Climate Climate Justice Climate Emotions Climate Research
How to Use Tableau Carbon Footprint Carbon Offsets Education for Sustainability Local and Global Impact Smart Growth Sustainable Water Use Waste Minimization Progress Summary (Table)
Sustainability at UMD Climate Action Plan Sustainability Council Goals AASHE STARS Report
SustainableUMD News Maryland Today: Sustainability Climate Change Research Other Resources for Sustainability at UMD
SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 14: Life Below Water SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Waste Minimization
Home Measuring Progress Waste Minimization

Questions or feedback? Contact the Office of Sustainability Measurement & Assessment team at sustainabilitydata@umd.edu. 

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Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Learn more about these Global Goals 

Stories related to UMD's Waste Minimization Goals

UMD researchers are pursuing a biodegradable alternative to petrochemical-based plastic, which accumulates in landfills or oceans, disrupting ecosystems, biodiversity and food chains.

$2M NSF Award Funds AI Investigation of Biopolymers for Biodegradable Plastics

August 08, 2025 -- Engineering Research Aims to Reduce Global Burden of Pollution

read the story happy and sad strawberries illustrate value of nanocrystal coating

A New Use for Shellfish Waste: Extending the Shelf Life of Produce

Jul 19, 2024 -- Engineered Material Also Absorbs Pesticides, Herbicides for Easier Washing

read the story person puts jar in purple recycling bin for glass

New Bins Make It Clear: Toss Your Glass Waste Here

Feb 14, 2024 -- Recycling Bins Added to Locations Across Campus 

read the story Illustration of backyard gardens (Illustrations by Charlene Prosser Castillo)

Backyard Climate Guard

Mar 03, 2023 -- Extension Experts: Climate-Resilient Gardening’s Just a Few Steps Away

read the story Poultry Waste Biochar (Photo by Edwin Remsberg)

$4.8M Grant Supports Sustainable Fertilizer Research

Feb 22, 2023 -- Ag Scientists Work to Explore Benefits of Transforming Poultry Waste

read the story Food Waste in Stores (Photo by iStock)

UMD Study: Retailers Can Gain From Reducing Food Waste

Feb 06, 2023 -- Marketing Experts Name 5 Ways Grocery Sellers Can Improve the Supply Chain

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A Period of Change

Nov 03, 2022 -- Alum’s Banana Fiber Menstrual Pads Offer Accessible Solution to Girls and Women in India

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Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store

Sep 01, 2022 -- UMD's DRL Shares Resources, Reduces Waste, and Encourages Community

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UMD's Journey to Curbing Waste

Jan 21, 2021 -- How Terps Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Compost

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