Green Guide

Guide to Plant-Based Food at HOCR

A plant based diet not only saves animal’s lives, but consumes 50% less water, preserves 70% of land, generates less carbon emissions and greenhouse gases than a meat-based diet.

Ecoathletes is a non-profit organization that promotes environmental and climate action through sports advocacy. Here is our list of the best vegan restaurants on the hocr course.

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Life Alive

888 Commonwealth Ave
Brookline, MA 02215

22 John F Kennedy St
Cambridge, MA 02138

765 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Veggie Crust

8 Cypress St
Brookline, MA 02445

445 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143

Veggie Galaxy

450 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Rhythm N Wraps

1096 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02134

PLNT Burger

297 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

Veggie Grill

57 John F Kennedy St
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Guide to SUSTAINABILITY AROUND HOCR

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Water Bottle Stations

Water bottle filling stations reduce the amount of plastic produced. Using a reusable water bottle saves single-use plastic and limits pollution emissions.

Places to find water stations

  1. Water station at Finish Line/Launch Area

  2. Water fountains at BU DeWolfe Boathouse, Cambridge Boat Club boathouse, Northeastern Henderson boathouse, Harvard Weld and Newell boathouses.

  3. Nearby restaurants (Dunkin, HOCR vendors, Trader Joes and Whole Foods)

Recycling & Compost

Compost and recycling helps limit methane waste, cut chemical use, and saves energy.

Places to find recycling or compost

  1. Trash, Compost, and Recycle bins around course

  2. Boathouses have recycling and trash, inside and outside

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Guide to Thrifting

Thrift stores help reduce clothing waste, conserve water, have a lower carbon footprint, and decrease chemical pollution. Here is our guide to the best thrift stores near the HOCR course.

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Goodwill

520 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

230 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144

965 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

2nd Street

301 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

1 Brattle St Unit 102
Cambridge, MA 02138

Vivant Vintage

332 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

151 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134

520 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

The Garment District

200 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02138

MIT Furniture Exchange

350 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Fragile State Vintage

69 John F Kennedy St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Boomerangs

563 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Found

5 Columbia St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Buffalo Exchange

312 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

238 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144

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Guide to GREEN TRANSPORTATION

Green transportation lowers greenhouse gas emissions which helps limit climate change. Green transportation results in less emissions, cleaner water and air, and improved public health.

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  • BLUE BIKES

    Blue Bike stations along the course allow for easy drop off and pick up. $3 for 30 minutes and easily accessible bike paths along the course.

  • CARPOOLING

    Carpooling with teammates, friends, family members helps reduce the number of cars on the road, helping emissions. There are designated places for uber pickup and drop off along the course.

  • HOCR SHUTTLES

    HOCR has designated shuttles for pickup and drop-off from Uber sites, MBTA routes, and hotels.

    Visit their website to see where the closest stop is.

  • MBTA TRAIN

    The MBTA train has 14 rails that can take you to Cambridge, Boston or Brookline as well as outside of the city for $2.40.

  • MBTA BUS

    The MBTA bus has over 177 routes throughout Cambridge, Somerville, Allston, Brookline, and Boston for only $1.70.

  • WALKING

    The HOCR course has easily accessible walking paths on both sides of the river throughout the city and to/from public transportation.