Sustainability at UMass Amherst

At UMass Amherst we are committed to advancing a culture of sustainability where we implement sustainable practices within all aspects of campus operations. We work across organizational silos and act as a resource for students and faculty to use the campus as a living laboratory for engaging in sustainable solutions.

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Sustianability staff and volunteers talking with student at Earth day table

Sustainability Events Calendar

Jan

Jan 30 8:00 am - Mar 14 5:00 pm ET (Multiday)

Undergraduate Sustainability Research Awards Submission Timeline

Feb 2025

Past Event

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

New2U Thrift Store Grand Opening

Mar

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

UMass Decarbonization Campus Tours

Spotlight On: New2U

New2U Thrift Store Now Open!

Following our grand opening on February 13, the New2U Thrift Store located in Hampden Common 205 is now open!

Store hours: Monday-Wednesday 1-5 pm and Saturday's 11 am - 3 pm
Donation hours: Donations are accepted in the main lobby of Hampden 2nd floor (SW Concourse entrance) Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
Volunteer positions still open: Sign up on UMass Handshake: Job#9493310

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