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In the last post we looked at how to green up your java routeine – from coffee makers to filters to cleaning the pot. Now let’s take a quick look at the actual beans.
This isn’t a long topic by the way.
Easy right? But you could do more, such as… Read the rest of this entry »
Around the holidays it seems like the coffee pot is going non-stop. Or at my house year round (expert coffee addict here). In any case, it’s easy to green your coffee routine, no matter how often you brew a pot.
Your coffee maker:
First of all there’s your actual coffee maker. There aren’t exactly green standards set for coffee makers. That said, you can estimate your coffee maker’s energy consumption at The Department of Energy. Also, Inhabitat has an in-depth, and great post, GREEN YOUR APPLIANCES! Coffee Makers that will put you ahead of the curve regarding coffee makers. You can also try a French Press.
Your best bet for a green coffee maker is going to be in how you use it, not so much the appliance itself. Read the rest of this entry »