BYO Mug
A cup of coffee, for many of us, is the best way to start the day — and if you’re like most groggy commuters you’d rather grab a cup to go than put in the effort to brew your own at home. Not only do disposable paper coffee cups contribute to about 3.7 million pounds of solid waste a year, but for at least $2 a pop, it really adds up.
* A pound of freshly roasted coffee costs between $5-8, conservatively, so brewing your own at home costs about $0.15 per cup. Specialty coffee houses charge $2-3 for a medium regular coffee.
* Brewing coffee at home could save an average of $444 per year.
* Save even more by starting a coffee fund at the office — split the cost, buy in bulk and use reusable mugs and thermoses to reduce waste.
* Some coffee shops like Starbucks and Peet’s Coffee and Tea will knock a few cents off the cost of your joe when you BYO mug.
* You’re saving coffee shops money on supplies and trash bills when you BYO, so don’t be shy about asking for a discount.
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