Make your coffee greener (not literally!)

Hello!

If you haven't done so already, check out my twitter feed for quick sustainable living tips and environmental news.

I recently tweeted about the waste generated by takeaway coffee cups. I used to think coffee cups were recyclable because they're made of cardboard, but the waxy material on the inside (that stops your cup getting soggy) means that they're not able to be recycled.

Fortunately, there's a great selection of 'keep cups' on the market that come in all sorts of designs. I love mine because its collapsible, so it can squish down in my handbag. Look for a cup with sustainable credentials, such as one made from recycled materials or from a carbon neutral company. You could also ask your favourite coffee shop to start using compostable/recyclable takeaway cups (they do exist, they're just very rare!).

To make your coffee even greener, look out for upcoming articles on food choices and consumer power. I'll give you a hint of what's coming up, choose more ethically minded coffee shops!