Greening Your Morning Coffee
This morning I stopped at Starbucks for a treat - a soy gingerbread latte. As I walked through the door berating myself for not bringing my travel mug, I noticed again all of the disposable cups and associated waste we now accept as part of our morning coffee ritual.
Over 50% of adult Americans, more than 150 million people, consume coffee daily. That’s a lot of joe, and a huge opportunity to caffeinate more sustainably. Here are a few tips to green your morning coffee.
1. Brew Your Coffee at Home
Or, in the words of Bon Appetit, become your own barista. In addition to reducing landfill waste, you’ll save money and have more control over the beans you brew, not to mention any sweetener or milk you add. I’m currently in love with coffee made with a French press, and ask for a medium grind when I buy beans at my local specialty roaster.
