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

22
Oct
10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
EV Ride & Drive
07
Nov
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Snacks & Sustainability

Spotlight On: New2U

9th Annual New2U Move-In Tag Sale

The New2U Tag Sale took place on Saturday, August 31st in Hampden Commons.  UMass students just arriving on campus shopped the thousands of gently used items at affordable prices.  

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Hampden before tag sale

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Academics
student in lab

Academics

Renewable Energy & Emissions
solar panels

Renewable Energy & Emissions

Waste Reduction & Recycling
recycle poster

Waste Reduction & Recycling

Food & Permaculture
permaculture group

Food & Permaculture

Transportation
Valley Bike Southwest Station

Transportation

Green Infrastructure & Planning
Design Building

Green Infrastructure & Planning
10,000,000
Kilowatts of solar energy generated per year on campus (equivalent to 1,430 homes in MA)
#18
Ranked #18 in the 2024 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges (Jumped 10 spots in one year)
41%
Of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods (and of course the #1 campus dining in the country!)