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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

July 29th, 2008

If Your Starbucks is Closing

I used to be a Starbucks freak. I loved nothing more than sneaking away from my desk where I worked to take a short walk for a latte. It was an afternoon treat, or sometimes an after lunch thing. Occasionally a breakfast thing, if I got there in time.
I quit that job and the Starbucks […]

By Peggy -- 9 comments

June 16th, 2008

One Small Step: Make Your Own Coffee Drinks & Snacks

Starting with coffee drinks and ending with yummy homemade ice cream sandwiches, here’s a list of recipes that might inspire you to make it yourself.
Brewing your own latte or making your own biscotti helps cut down on waste like disposable cups or plastic packaging.
Sure, you can always take your own cup to the coffee shop, […]

By Peggy -- 7 comments

February 13th, 2008

Where to Get Used Coffee Grounds

As promised in my post about where to put your used coffee grounds, I’m back with a tip on where to get used coffee grounds for free.
In case you don’t drink as much coffee as Jennifer, you may need to supplement. And why not? Starbucks has to do something with all those grounds.
I’m guessing there’s […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

September 11th, 2007

How Consumers Can Flex Their Green Power

Consumers have the ability to make a noticeable difference when it comes to how companies handle their business. In fact, as consumers we have the power to make all the difference but I’d settle for us trying hard to initiate a positive change.
Some businesses are obviously more eco-sensible than others. Some try to do all […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments