Upcoming Events
30
April
2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Stop by our table from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the specified DCs to learn more about Climate Conscious campaign!
22
April
2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with us at Hampshire Dining Commons on April 22 from 5–9pm as we serve up a low carbon impact menu that’s delicious and sustainable. Visit the Climate...
21
April
2025
All day
Bring your reusable mug and enjoy $0.50 off hot or iced coffee at all campus cafes on April 21, 23, 24, and 25. Even better - on Earth Day (April...
17
April
2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us at Hampshire Dining Commons on April 17, 2025 from 5–9pm for a special menu featuring sustainable seafood that’s good for both the planet and your brain! From 6–7pm in...
What's Happening
Sustainable, Accessible, and Brain Healthy Seafood with Chef Barton Seaver
On April 17, 2025, the Hampshire Dining Commons at UMass Amherst was transformed into a hub of culinary inspiration and ecological insight, thanks to a ...
Understanding SDG Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy for All
In today’s rapidly evolving world, energy is at the core of almost every aspect of our daily lives. From powering homes to fueling industries and ...
What is CSA?
What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is a production and marketing model where consumers pay a sum of money at the start ...
In the News
Sustainability is a Core Value
The work of sustainability is all about emphasizing interconnectedness and building toward a hopeful, joyful, and regenerative future.
Our goal is to identify and successfully implement strategies that mitigate carbon impact, preserve resources for future generations and build a carbon literate workforce.
We integrate sustainability into the policies, practices, and everyday decision making across all units of Dining. We also engage students, faculty, staff, and the larger regional community to collaborate, innovate, implement, and evaluate climate action strategies.
