At UMass Amherst, you're part of a community that puts sustainability at the center of every decision we make.
When you're here, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of award-winning programs and nationally recognized initiatives. From research to recycling, sustainability is what drives us forward.
UMass Amherst Again Earns STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Efforts
UMass Amherst has earned a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Gold rating for almost a decade. The rating signifies an across-the-board commitment to sustainability in everything from administrative priorities to academic offerings.
UMass Amherst Places in Top 25 in Princeton Review’s 2025 Green Colleges Ranking
UMass Amherst ranked No. 25 in the 2025 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges. We're the largest university in New England that made the top 25 and one of the seven largest universities in the top 50.
UMass Dining Named Best Campus Food by The Princeton Review for Unprecedented Eighth Consecutive Time
UMass Amherst earned the No. 1 spot on The Princeton Review’s list of Best Campus Food for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year, underscoring UMass Dining’s commitment to culinary sustainability, excellence, and experiential dining that features globally inspired, culturally driven menus. UMass Dining's local and sustainable spending now exceeds $6 million (18 percent of overall spending).
UMass Amherst Earns Green Grounds 'Gold' Certification
UMass Amherst earned Gold level certification from the Re:wild Your Campus (RYC) Green Grounds program for its grounds maintenance practices. The certification recognizes colleges and universities where at least 90 percent of managed areas are maintained without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
UMass Amherst Recognized by Arbor Day Foundation
For nine years, UMass Amherst has been given the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
UMass Amherst Named a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) by the League of American Bicyclists, a grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike. UMass Amherst is one of only eight universities in Massachusetts to receive the commendation for providing safe, accessible biking on campus.