A huge percentage of us start our day with a cup of coffee. We love the stuff. In fact, among coffee drinkers the average coffee consumption in the United States is 3.1 cups of coffee per day . Per capita men drink approximately 1.9 cups per day and women drink an average of 1.4 cups of coffee a day. That’s a lot of coffee.
But there are vast differences in the quality of coffee across the spectrum. While over the years I’ve transitioned into decaffeinated coffee, I still love the stuff and the taste and warmth keeps me coming back for more. What about you? How do you like your coffee?
The vast differences in the coffee that we drink also effects our impact on the planet. And here’s how:
1. Fair Trade Certified
Buying Fair Trade certified coffee is one of the easiest ways that you can choose to positively impact the planet through your morning coffee. According to Global Exchange, to become Fair Trade certified, an importer must meet stringent international criteria; paying a minimum price per pound of $1.26, providing much needed credit to farmers, and providing technical assistance such as help transitioning to organic farming.
2. Shade Grown Coffee
Shade grown coffee requires little or no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. The shade trees filter carbon dioxide and aid in soil moisture retention, which minimizes erosion. According to Earth Easy, conventional coffee plantations are replacing wildlife habitats at an alarming rate.
3. Make It at Home
By making your own you can ensure that you coffee is organic, Fair Trade certified, and shade grown. You can also avoid wasteful throwaway cups as well as saving tons of cash by not forking up $1.50 each morning. Although there are some wonderful coffee shops out there that are serving up some fine, sustainable cups O’ Joe.
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A huge percentage of us start our day with a cup of coffee. We love the stuff. In fact, among coffee drinkers the average coffee consumption in the United States is 3.1 cups of coffee per day . Per capita men drink approximately 1.9 cups per day and women drink an average of 1.4 cups of coffee a day. That’s a lot of coffee.
But there are vast differences in the quality of coffee across the spectrum. While over the years I’ve transitioned into decaffeinated coffee, I still love the stuff and the taste and warmth keeps me coming back for more. What about you? How do you like your coffee?
The vast differences in the coffee that we drink also effects our impact on the planet. And here’s how:
1. Fair Trade Certified
Buying Fair Trade certified coffee is one of the easiest ways that you can choose to positively impact the planet through your morning coffee. According to Global Exchange , to become Fair Trade certified, an importer must meet stringent international criteria; paying a minimum price per pound of $1.26, providing much needed credit to farmers, and providing technical assistance such as help transitioning to organic farming.
2. Shade Grown Coffee
Shade grown coffee requires little or no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. The shade trees filter carbon dioxide and aid in soil moisture retention, which minimizes erosion. According to Earth Easy , conventional coffee plantations are replacing wildlife habitats at an alarming rate.
3. Make It at Home
By making your own you can ensure that you coffee is organic, Fair Trade certified, and shade grown. You can also avoid wasteful throwaway cups as well as saving tons of cash by not forking up $1.50 each morning. Although there are some wonderful coffee shops out there that are serving up some fine, sustainable cups O’ Joe.
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