Sustainable Off-Campus Resources

Sustainable Off-Campus Resources

Boston Off-Campus Sustainability Resource Guide

Wondering how to live more sustainably and make an impact on the environment and in your community? Check out these tips to help you save money and improve your overall health and wellbeing while reducing your carbon footprint.  

High Impact Sustainability Options

Buy Second-Hand

Buy Second-Hand

Buy second-hand at the Trash2Treasure sale, Goodwill in Roxbury, Boomerangs in JP and Cambridge, Buffalo Exchange in Brookline, Garment District in Cambridge or other second-hand shops.

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Cook With Zero Waste

Cook With Zero Waste

Avoid wasting food. Plan your meals and learn how to cook with zero waste. Designate an area of your fridge as an “Eat Me First” section to ensure no leftovers go to waste.

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Blue Bikes

Blue Bikes

Walk or Bike when possible and check out NU’s Blue Bikes Membership Discount

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Boston Community Choice Electricity

Boston Community Choice Electricity

Opt into Boston Community Choice Electricity, a program of the City of Boston that provides affordable and renewable electricity to the program’s customers.

Learn more about Boston Community Choice Electricity

Resource Conservation

Transportation

Purchasing

Waste

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