The Head of the Charles Regatta has found great success in its mission to make the regatta more sustainable.
The team has eliminated all single-use plastic from vendors and instead requires them to use compostable materials. Additionally, they have added compost bins and water refill stations for spectators and athletes.
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Since making these changes the amount of trash has declined and recycling volume increased, despite adding a day to the regatta. For more information on HOCR’s commitment to sustainability and how you can support it at hocr.org/sustainability.
The Head of the Charles takes place October 21st through October 23rd in Cambridge.
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