Initiatives
Our sustainability initiatives support and encourage meaningful interactions with, and deeper understanding of food systems and climate action.
Promoting
Local and Seasonal
Menu & Purchasing
Purchasing
UMass Dining serves over 6 million meals every year. As a result, we recognize that we have a unique responsibility to source foods and products which are socially and ecologically responsible.
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Permaculture
Permaculture
The UMass Permaculture Initiative is changing the way students interact with their food and surroundings with the creation of on-campus permaculture gardens. As part of the Healthy and Sustainable Food System Initiative, UMass Permaculture serves as a hands-on, experiential teaching tool for students to learn about local, healthy food systems.
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Prioritizing Waste Reduction
Waste Reduction
Waste reduction is an important piece of our sustainability plan. Did you know that UMass Dining composts or donates 100% of our food waste? We believe there is no excuse for sending food to the landfill. We put our food back to work by converting it into a fertile soil amendment for farms and gardens in the Pioneer Valley.
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Tracking Our Impact
Tracking Our Impact
"Coming Soon" Tracking Our Impact a newly forming Initiative for UMass Dining Sustainability. Here you will find interesting and engaging data points to learn what impact our initaitves are having within the Campus Community and beyond.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Low Carbon
UMass Dining Sustainability team is highlighting low carbon dining options because students have expressed that the climate crisis informs their decision making and want to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning
UMass Dining works to create a healthy physical environment for staff and students while reducing our environmental impact.
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