D'Addario Honored By Sustainable Long Island With "Getting It Done" Award

Sustainable Long Island held its 9th Annual Conference 'Sustainable Solutions', on April 17, 2015 at the Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park.

Apart from workshops led by Long Island leaders and keynote addresses by esteemed speakers, the conference also featured the 5th Annual "Getting It Done" Awards.
During this prestigious event, D'Addario & Company received the "Getting It Done" award for it's contribution and commitment to being environmentally responsible, while striving to inspire the same sentiment in musicians worldwide.

For decades, D'Addario has consistently supported the economy through its manufacturing business and generated opportunities for employees from different backgrounds.  The company is devoted to reusing, recycling and conserving energy.  From implementing LED bulbs and efficient HVAC systems in their office and factory space to using soy-based inks for all in-house printing and composing their consumer packaging of primarily post-consumer recycled paper, D'Addario has taken a leadership role in reducing their footprint.

D'Addario prides itself on promoting the three E's of sustainability - Economic Development, Environmental Health and Social Equity - in all aspects of the company.

About Sustainable Long Island:
Sustainable Long Island is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance economic development, environmental health, and social equity for all Long Islanders. As a catalyst and facilitator of community planning, Sustainable Long Island works across the region with leaders and residents of Nassau and Suffolk County for the betterment of all Long Islanders.

About D'Addario:
D'Addario & Company, Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument accessories marketed under several product divisions: D'Addario Fretted and Orchestral Strings, Evans Drumheads, Promark Drumsticks, Puresound, D'Addario Woodwinds, and D'Addario/Planet Waves Accessories. A family-owned and operated business with roots dating back to the 17th century and 1,100 employees worldwide, the company manufactures 95% of its products in the U.S. employing Toyota's Lean manufacturing principles. D'Addario musical accessories are distributed in 120 countries, serve more than 3,000 U.S. retailers, all major e-commerce sites, and are the preferred choice of professional and serious amateur musicians worldwide including Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz + more.