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is a coffee – or tea – cup the greenest gift of all? girlawhirl thinks so
Nov 19, 2009
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In Girlawhirl's office there's a copy of a recent magazine article taped above the coffee station. It touts the benefits of using a ceramic coffee mug versus one that's thrown out after using, and the benefits are many. Compared to those white styrofoam-like cups or even cardboard ones, a ceramic mug is far better for the environment. Yes, water must be used to wash it, but that was considered in the analysis. It was estimated that a mug is used almost 3,000 times and creates 30 times less solid waste than paper cups – and 60 times less pollution! With odds like that, Girlawhirl's making sure that everyone on her holiday list is getting some sort of mug or cup. Some of her favorites, new and old, and all from uncommongoods.com, are below:
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