If you are trying to be more ecologically aware and make an environmental difference with the choices you make, you can do some things when making your coffee to help the planet.
This one is probably the most obvious. Organic coffee is better for your body, and better for the Earth. Its grown without chemical pesticides or fertilizer. If you are interesting in supporting coffee suppliers that treat the environment with respect, try buying from one of these online coffee stores. Besides organic coffee, shade-grown coffee is also good for the environment as it is grown without the clear-cutting of the forest.
You can either use a reusable filter for your coffee maker, or choose a method of brewing that doesn't require a filter in the first place (like with a
French Press)
Don't dump those coffee grounds out into the trash when you are done with your brewing. You can compost them, or use them in your garden for fertilizer or as an ant repellent.
Tap water isn't always the best choice for brewing coffee, but try to resist using bottled water. Even though the bottles are recyclable, they are still wasteful. Use another water filter system to get fresh pure water for your coffee.
If your local coffee shop serves coffee in reusable mugs, then it's not so bad. But if you usually get a coffee on the go, that comes in a disposable paper cup, then you might want to change your habits. Making coffee or espresso at home saves on paper cups, and will also save you money in the long run.
