Something that's really important to me is being green/eco-friendly, whatever you want to call it. I try to keep it to myself (so I'm not too annoying) most the time.
Although, not so much with Karen (and sometimes my dad). They hear about green tips and tricks and me telling them what to do all the time. One of the many things they have to put up with from me.
Anyway... where was I?
Oh, yes. I decided to share some of my tips with you. I've been planning these posts for awhile and this week is Green Week on NBC so I thought now is the time to start the posts. I'm going to have about one tip or green fact each week. I like NBC's Green Week that they say: "You don't have to do a lot, to do a lot." Which is basically what I wrote when I was planning out introducing these posts (with different words).
No one is perfect. And no one can do everything. But anything you can do, helps!
Although, not so much with Karen (and sometimes my dad). They hear about green tips and tricks and me telling them what to do all the time. One of the many things they have to put up with from me.
Anyway... where was I?
Oh, yes. I decided to share some of my tips with you. I've been planning these posts for awhile and this week is Green Week on NBC so I thought now is the time to start the posts. I'm going to have about one tip or green fact each week. I like NBC's Green Week that they say: "You don't have to do a lot, to do a lot." Which is basically what I wrote when I was planning out introducing these posts (with different words).
No one is perfect. And no one can do everything. But anything you can do, helps!
tip time: bring your own coffee cup
Nov. 3, 2011 8:31 AM "Starbucks has their holiday cups out. Not that I used one or anything. I just noticed." Text from Karen.
I may or may not harp on her the most of anyone. (Dad comes in a close #2.)
I'll admit I've become a bit crazy on this one. No matter how much I want coffee/tea, I won't get one, unless I have my own cup.
Starbucks gives you a 10¢ discount. Argo has mugs they'll put your drink in if you order "for here." As will Intelligentsia. And I think Caribou too... I won't lie to you, Dunkin' Donuts usually gives me weird looks, but they put it in my cup anyway.
Some places are giving out free coffee in Chicago this week if you bring your own mug. Check out the list here.
Take one second to think about all the cups piled in trash cans around the city. Yes, it's disturbing.
Just give it a try... =)
Today is even having a giveaway if you submit a picture of yourself with your own cup. You can enter (or read about it) here.
9 million trees can be saved annually if we all switched to taking our own mugs.
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