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\"Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n

This morning I stopped at Starbucks for a treat – a soy gingerbread latte.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Over 50% of adult Americans, more than 150 million people<\/a>, consume coffee daily.\u00a0 That’s a lot of joe, and a huge opportunity to caffeinate more sustainably.\u00a0 Here are a few tips to green your morning coffee.<\/h3>\n

1. Brew Your Coffee at Home<\/h3>\n

Or, in the words of Bon Appetit, become your own barista<\/a>.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.
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2. Support Sustainable Coffee Farms<\/h3>\n

Whether you’re brewing at home or buying a cup, pay attention to where your coffee comes from.\u00a0 Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee<\/a>, for example, is grown sustainably on farms that meet high social and environmental standards.\u00a0 Meanwhile, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center<\/a> (SMBC) offers the only certification for 100% organic shade-grown coffee.\u00a0 Avoid supermarket brands<\/a> with poor environmental records.<\/p>\n

3. Check Your Coffee Shop’s Street Cred<\/h3>\n

Coffee shops are increasingly under pressure to green their operations.\u00a0 Choose one that is upfront about its buying practices and sustainability.\u00a0 Starbucks shares its corporate responsibility<\/a>, as do several of the larger chains.\u00a0 Smaller specialty stores and roasters often develop lasting relationships with small coffee farmers, and should be more than happy to discuss their practices with you.<\/p>\n

Bring awareness to your morning coffee, and start your day with a more sustainable sip!<\/p>\n

Image credit<\/strong>: javaturtle at Flickr<\/a> under a Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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