Enjoy a Green Cup of Coffee

Purchasing a cup of coffee on your way to work is convenient, but if you add up all of the times you buy coffee, you might realize that you can potentially save $500 to $1,000 a year depending on what kind and how much coffee you buy. A simple solution to prevent this unnecessary waste and out of pocket expense is to brew your coffee at home. Many coffee makers come with timers, which can be set so your coffee starts brewing before you wake up. Then all that is left to do is pour the coffee in a tall thermos, and you can probably drink a few cups of coffee instead of just one. You can also go a step further by purchasing organic coffee beans that are packaged in eco-friendly containers.

If you choose to continue purchasing coffee on your way to work, make an attempt to recycle your paper cup so that it doesn’t end up in a landfill. However, some paper cups are coated in a plastic that is not recyclable so check with the coffee shop and make sure the cups can be recycled.

The next time you decide to buy and not brew your coffee, also keep in mind that it takes approximately 20 years for a paper cup to decompose in a landfill. Make an effort to reduce your coffee purchases and see the difference that it makes in your wallet when you decide to brew coffee at home. Brewing at home can preserve the environment and save you money every year.