Recycling 101: Did You Know?

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          Your coffee habit is hurting more than just your wallet. Paper to-go cups are non-recyclable and according to betacup approximately 58 billion paper cups end up in landfills each year. The cups are laminated with a plastic resin, which, although keeps beverages warm, prevents recycling. 

            As an alternative, try substituting reusable coffee cups for paper ones. This will decrease the consumption of disposable mugs and cut packaging costs for coffee shops. You can save money too. Jittery Joe's gives anyone who brings their own travel mug a discount. Or better yet, skip the coffee shop and brew coffee at home. If you’re in a hurry pour it in a reusable to-go mug, or enjoy at the kitchen table. Simple changes such as these are small steps towards reducing waste and living more eco-friendly.