External Resources

Interested in taking your sustainable practices off campus? Check out these resources around the city of Boston. 

D’Addario String Recycling Program

Recycle your instrument strings with the D'Addario String Recycling Program. Their drop-off center is located at 25 Jan Karski Way.

Donate Used Instruments and Equipment

Girls Rock Campaign Boston is a program dedicated to ensuring that young women and  marginalized gender identities have access to rock music. Arrange a donation of gently used or new musical instruments and equipment by sending an email to donate@girlsrockboston.org.

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Intensive Community Program (ICP) accepts donations of quality string instruments for current students to practice and perform with. At times, they also accept other woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.

Join a Group off Campus 

There are a number of climate organizations in the city. Here are a few to get you started: 

Boston Climate Action Network

Their website states, “At Boston Climate Action Network, we turn individual passion for the global environment into collective, local action. Our mission is to catalyze Boston’s government, communities, and other stakeholders to take decisive steps to reduce the carbon emissions that cause climate change.” Email andy@bostoncan.org for more information.

Climate Reality Project Boston Metro Chapter

Their website states, “Education and outreach are at the heart of the Climate Reality Project. Our members come from all generations and walks of life, and have experience speaking about the climate crisis with neighbors, community groups, businesses, congregants, elected officials, students, activists, educators, and other gatherings.” Email crpbostonmetro@gmail.com for more information.

You can also check out the City of Boston’s Environmental Department and the City of Boston Climate Action Plan, as well as join the Recyc-L Listserv and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).