Eco Tip for Your Morning Coffee

by dale 17. December 2008 08:20
Whether you enjoy it before work, between classes at school, or with Sunday brunch, there is no doubting that coffee is one of the most popular beverages in countries throughout the world. It just so happens that it is the most commonly traded commodity as well. So why would we be talking about coffee? Well, North America uses approximately 60% of the world's paper cups, which corresponds to about 130 billion each year, requiring 50 million trees and about 33 billion gallons of water. So does your daily trip to Starbuck's for that Chai Latte have an impact on the environment? You bet it does. The problem is that most cups are lined with polyethelene to prevent leaking and, as a result, they cannot be recycled...ouch! So where do these disposable cups end up? You guessed it, in our landfills. Alright, so if we have identified the problem, then how do we solve it? Simple, and some of you may already be helping without even realizing it, buy a to-go coffee mug that you can refill on every visit to your favorite coffee shop! You'll be helping save space in our landfills, helping to save trees and water, and best of all, you'll never be ridiculed again for buying your coffee from the "wrong" place! Check out this site that offers eco-friendly to-go coffee cups that can be personalized! www.pics-usa.com

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