Zero Waste Coffee

For many, the morning cup of coffee is not up for compromise. The internet is flooded with coffee themed memes, forums, and paraphernalia (this is my favorite), suggesting that the beverage has a growing cult-like following. 

So it probably wouldn't surprise you to learn that the Harvard School of Public Health has reported that the average American consumes about 3.1 cups of coffee a day. Which amounts to a 40 billion dollar industry!

Image by Don Lavange

Its pretty obvious that the US isn't giving up its coffee habit. With such widespread use, its important to note the environmental costs of coffee. In turn, we should do what we can to minimize our impact.