Sustainability Other Policies

There are two primary means for the College to reduce its “carbon footprint”: through use of renewable energy sources and through energy conservation projects.

Learn about Amherst’s a single-stream recycling program and our post-consumer food waste composting in Valentine Dining Services.

Amherst College is committed to cleaning practices that protect our employees, students, and the environment.

As part of Amherst College’s commitment to conservation, we use front-loading washing machines, low-flow shower heads and a field irrigation system.

Since 2000, the College has systematically upgraded and converted all of its heavy trucks, grounds equipment and delivery trucks to fuel-efficient diesel vehicles.

Print & Mail has switched over to exclusively selling Aspen 30 Multi-Use Recycled Copy Paper, which contains 30% post-consumer fiber content.