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 habit. So, I don’t care all that much that my nearest Starbucks is closing. Even if I did care, there are five other Starbucks a short drive away. Not kidding.
But, if you are me three years ago (Starbucks freak), then you may be wondering what …read more

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, but do you always do that? And if you’ve never made your own biscotti, you’ll be amazed at how much better it tastes than the stuff all wrapped in plastic. Plus, it’s much cheaper!
For dessert freaks everywhere who want to cut down on pre-made treats …read more

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 a Starbucks near you, and they have a program called Grounds for Your Garden.
They also offer some tips on using coffee grounds.
Also, check out Sunset magazine’s article, The Starbucks coffee compost test.
Image from flickr.

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 their company dealings in as green a way as possible while some places still love their Styrofoam.
The best companies to see are the up and comers. Maybe they didn’t used to do things green (or had no clue that they should or could) but they’re …read more