Sustainability
Growing healthier communities based on sustainable energy use, agricultural production, building design, economic development and more.
Resources at UMass Amherst
- 5-College Credit UnionNon-profit, independent cooperative institution owned by and operated for the benefit of members.
- AASHE (Assoc. for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Ed)UMass faculty, students and staff can create an account to access a rich archive of materials related to sustainable campus communities.
- Bike CoopNon-profit, collectively and student-run bicycle shop located in the Student Union. Part of Center for Student Business.
- Campus Design & CopyFounded in 1990, a student-run cooperative copy shop. Part of Center for Student Business.
- Campus Tree FinderDid you know that the whole UMass campus is considered an arboretum? This map shows you why.
- Center for Student BusinessA 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.
- Earthfoods CafeFounded 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
- Ecological Cities ProjectA quasi-independent program of research and outreach affiliated with the Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
- Greeno Sub ShopNon-profit, student run, cooperative located in the basement of Greenough dorm. Part of Center for Student Business.
- Net ImpactPut your business skills to work for good throughout every sector. Contact Spirit L. Joseph (MBA candidate) who is the UMass campus representative
- Office of Waste ManagementThe University is now closing in on the OWM goal of consistently recycling or composting 60% of the campus waste stream.
- People's MarketStudent-run whole earth food store. Located in the Student Union. Part of Center for Student Business.
- Pioneer Valley Sustainability NetworkCollaboration 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.
- Political Economy Research InstitutePromotes 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.
- Post Landfill Action Network (PLAN)UMass students, faculty and staff can create accounts on the PLAN website and access zero waste manuals, leadership trainings and online workshops.
- SustainableUMass listservAnyone can subscribe to find out about sustainability events and opportunities. You can post your opps too!
- Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate CrisisCollaborative 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 ServicesUMass Dining recently received a prestigious Ivy Award from Restaurants and Institutions, for its outstanding food service and support of sustainability initiatives.
- UMass Sustainability ExplorerA cool, interactive map of susti sites on campus!
- Wildlife Society - UMass Student ChapterThe Wildlife Society is committed to a world where humans and wildlife co-exist.
Campus Master Plan
As part of an ongoing effort to build a more attractive, logical and sustainable campus, the administration updated the Campus Master Plan to guide long-range planning as a complement to future academic plans.
Solar site spotlights
Real time solar power at UMass
UMass Center for Agriculture, UMass Research Farm in Deerfield, MA
Robsham Visitor's Center
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Subjects: Sustainability Studies