Sustainability

Non-profit, independent cooperative institution owned by and operated for the benefit of members.

UMass faculty, students and staff can create an account to access a rich archive of materials related to sustainable campus communities.

Non-profit, collectively and student-run bicycle shop located in the Student Union. Part of Center for Student Business.

Founded in 1990, a student-run cooperative copy shop. Part of Center for Student Business.

Did you know that the whole UMass campus is considered an arboretum? This map shows you why.

A learning community which offers undergraduate students co-curricular training and education in the cooperative management of a small business. Through experiential learning and team management, students develop diverse organizational skills.

Founded in 1976 by students interested in economical, healthy food. Provides ovo-lacto vegetarian food at an inexpensive price. Offers cooperative learning environent for restaurant management. Located in the Student Union. Part of Center for Student Bus

A quasi-independent program of research and outreach affiliated with the Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Non-profit, student run, cooperative located in the basement of Greenough dorm. Part of Center for Student Business.

Put your business skills to work for good throughout every sector. Contact Spirit L. Joseph (MBA candidate) who is the UMass campus representative

The University is now closing in on the OWM goal of consistently recycling or composting 60% of the campus waste stream.

Student-run whole earth food store. Located in the Student Union. Part of Center for Student Business.

Collaboration of the UMass Environmental Institute and Department of Industrial Engineering, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and all the individuals, groups and organizations working on sustainability in our region of western Massachusetts.

Promotes human and ecological well-being through our original research. Their mission is to translate what they learn into workable policy proposals capable of improving life on our planet today and in the future.

UMass students, faculty and staff can create accounts on the PLAN website and access zero waste manuals, leadership trainings and online workshops.

Anyone can subscribe to find out about sustainability events and opportunities. You can post your opps too!

Collaborative community comprised of UMass students, faculty and staff working together to integrate the intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions of climate change. Workshops, film screenings, discussions, multi-modal expression, resource sharing and more. Events are open to the public.

UMass Dining recently received a prestigious Ivy Award from Restaurants and Institutions, for its outstanding food service and support of sustainability initiatives.

A cool, interactive map of susti sites on campus!

The Wildlife Society is committed to a world where humans and wildlife co-exist.