Tours

THIS TOUR IS FULLThis visit will include both a tour, tasting and brief overview of sustainability at Keurig Dr Pepper. The tour portion of the visit will include the R&D facility, which will highlight coffee and appliance prototyping and testing. Then, there will be a curated coffee tasting to allow guests to experience a variety of coffee flavors that Keurig’s Green Mountain Coffee Roasters brand offers, as well as a deep dive with members of our product development team and a sensory scientist into the importance of packaging to preserve and ensure the taste and quality of coffee. We will also feature the opportunity to experience the latest innovations in the home brewing space, and give a brief overview of KDP’s sustainability initiatives. Transportation will be provided to and from the tour location.
Price: $75
Capacity: 30

Come see the new compost facility being built by Black Earth Compost! Black Earth breaks down food scraps, leaves and compostable packaging, collected from residents, schools, supermarkets, colleges, and more, all across Eastern MA and RI. Since their start in 2011, Black Earth has steadily grown to become the leading full service compost company in New England. They are also the only vertically integrated company that composts the material too, returning it to customers and selling it in garden centers across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Black Earth only accepts compostable packaging by BPI, CMA or TUV, and has also done annual testing on PFAS. They are actively looking for distribution partners to supply our customers with certified, PFAS free compostable packaging.

Please note that your shoes may get a little muddy if the site is wet, so consider this when choosing what shoes to wear. We also highly recommend wearing closed toe shoes. Transportation will be provided to and from the facility.
Price: $75
Capacity: 29

THIS TOUR IS FULLMassachusetts and Southern NH. The facility processes over 100k tons of Residential and Commercial recyclables each year. Questions about what is recyclable in the curbside bin, or whether recycling is real, or where it all goes? Look no further than WM’s Billerica Recycling Facility. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how mixed recyclables are sorted and baled for sale into the commodities markets, where they will be turned into new products. Please wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes. No heels allowed. Transportation will be provided to and from the tour location.
Price: $75
Capacity: 20

Sappi is a global renewable resource company that converts wood fiber into environmentally sustainable packaging and papers used as alternatives to single-use plastics and other fossil-based, nonrenewable materials. SPC Advance attendees will get a chance to learn about Sappi’s sustainability commitments and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our approved Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce emissions and how we are tracking to our goals.

Following breakfast, guests can experience the best “introDUCKtion to Boston!” Hop aboard the Boston Duck Tours and enjoy a fully narrated historic tour of Boston in a “DUCK," a WWII-style amphibious landing vehicle that travels on land and water. You’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston a city of firsts and—just when you think you’ve seen it all—it’s time for a big splash as your ConDUCKtor drives the DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.

Please dress casual or business casual. Although the “DUCKs” are heated and may be enclosed, you should dress appropriately for the weather on the day of the tour. It is often breezy on the Charles River.

Transportation will be provided to and from the Sappi office.
Price: Complimentary
Capacity: 24

Since 1912, fans have flocked to Fenway Park to watch the home team play in the heart of Boston. It is referred to as, "America's Most Beloved Ballpark" by Major League Baseball and sports enthusiasts. Home to Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk, Rice, and Pedro to name a few. Take in the magnificent view atop the fabled Green Monster, standing 37 feet 2 inches high, overlooking left field. Let our experienced tour guides lead you through the hallowed walls and legendary moments of historic Fenway Park. Join us not only to see this iconic century-old baseball stadium in the flesh, but also to hear about its history, closed-loop systems and sustainability efforts implemented throughout the park. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bags are not allowed on the tour unless for medical use or childcare purposes.
Price: $75
Capacity: 50

Explore The Greenway with a walking tour of this contemporary public park in the heart of Boston! Learn about the history of The Greenway, our ecological approach to horticulture, and sustainability and climate resilience efforts while walking through a beautiful urban park! Please dress for the weather. You may want to bring a hat, sunblock, and water on warm days. Transportation will be provided to and from the Greenway.
Price: $75
Capacity: 15

Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility is a source separated facility that helps to give items a second life and keep them out of landfill. Now prohibited from trash disposal, nearly 100% of textiles, mattresses, old T-shirts and socks, footwear, curtains, sheets and stuffed animals donated to Wellesley RDF are reused or recycled. Join us on our trip to the Town of Wellesley and see this operation with over 30 sorts for yourself! Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Transportation will be provided to and from the tour location.
Price: $75
Capacity: 50

Completed in Fall 2020, Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) is one of the healthiest and most energy-efficient laboratory buildings globally. The SEC is a major step for Harvard toward reaching their goal of being fossil fuel-free by 2050, and is certified by two international sustainable building programs. This tour is a scripted, theatrical experience led by both a current student, who will be able to touch on their personal experiences in the SEC, as well as a representative from Harvard's Office of Sustainability. Throughout the tour, the guides will discuss the history, culture, and sustainability initiatives of the SEC. Some of the places the tour will explore include the Engineering and Applied Science Labs, Library & Study Space, Main Atrium, Makerspace Labs, Engineering Yard, and Active Learning Labs. Transportation will be provided to and from the tour location.
Price: $75
Capacity: 25