Coffee and pastry is a staple in the American working world. People enjoy coffee for the taste, the energy boost, and the social connotations it comes with. In fact, coffee shops rake in $12 billion in combined sales annually; that shows that it comes as no surprise how much United States residents love their coffee. However, the commuters who make a visit to their favorite coffee shop drive through do not realize the environmental impact they are making by using countless disposable plastic plates and cups year after year. Loving coffee and pastry is no crime against the earth, but how can we get our morning fix without leaving such a huge carbon footprint?
There are quite a few ways you can get that professional barista effect you love without tossing out those disposable plastic plates and cups. Here is how you can enjoy your daily brew and be environmentally friendly at the same time.
1. Ask your favorite coffee shop about custom reusable “Carbon Footprint of Plastic”