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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Sustainability Events Calendar

22
Apr 2025
Past Event
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
UMass Decarbonization Campus Tours
25
Apr 2025
Past Event
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Earth Day Extravaganza
12
May
May 12 8:00 am - May 19 5:00 pm ET (Multiday)
New2U Sustainable Move-out Collections - Campus Wide

In the Spotlight

New2U Thrift Store Hours, Spring Move-Out, and Summer Jobs!

  • Store & Donation hours: Wednesday-Friday 1-5 pm and Saturday 11 am - 3 pm through Saturday, April 26.
  • Spring move-out collection begins Monday, May 12. Sign up to volunteer here.
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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
10,200,000
Kilowatts of solar energy generated per year on campus (equivalent to over 800 homes in MA)
#25
Ranked #25 in the 2025 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges (1 of just 5 schools with 20,000+ enrollment in Top 25)
41%
Of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods (and of course the #1 campus dining in the country!)