Sustainable Switches: Coffee Habits for Earth Week
Happy Earth Week! This week, we’re celebrating sustainability by sharing simple switches you can make to reduce waste and enjoy coffee more responsibly. Small changes add up, and together, we can make a big impact.
1. Bring Your Own Cup & Get Rewarded!
Did you know that 16 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away in the U.S. every year? Even with recyclable and compostable options, many still end up in landfills. One of the easiest ways to cut down on waste is by using a reusable cup for your daily brew.
To encourage this habit, we offer a "Bring Your Own Cup" discount at The Roastery! Just bring in your own mug or thermos, and we’ll give you a discount based on your cup size.
BONUS: Bring a cup with our logo, and you’ll get HALF OFF your drink!
2. Brew Smarter, Waste Less
Millions of paper coffee filters are discarded daily. Instead of tossing filters after each brew, try these waste-reducing methods:
☕ Go filterless with a French Press or Stovetop Espresso Maker. No filter, less waste!
☕ Use reusable filters made from 100% organic cotton. They last up to 6 months, reducing waste and saving money.
Looking for sustainable brewing gear? Check out our selection of French Presses, Stovetop Espresso Makers, and CoffeeSock Reusable Filters for multiple brewing methods. If we don’t have the size you need, we can order it for you!
3. Buy Local, Support Your Community
Buying locally grown goods isn’t just about freshness - it also supports local farmers, preserves green spaces, and reduces the carbon footprint of transporting goods over long distances.
At Living Room Roasters, we proudly support local growers by offering:
🍯 Farm328 Local & Regional Honey
💐 A Peach House Farms Pop-Up in May, featuring locally grown flowers
🥩 Beef Jerky & Snack Sticks from teXga Farms
Want to discover more amazing local farms? Here are a few of our favorites to follow:
🌱 Farm328
🌱 Arrows Farm
🌱 teXga Farms
🌱 Peach House Farms
🌱 Blackberry Farmstead
🌱 The Farmer and the Butcher
4. Give Coffee Grounds a Second Life
Before tossing your used coffee grounds, consider that they could still serve a purpose! Here’s how you can reuse coffee grounds to reduce waste:
Compost them - adding nitrogen to your compost pile.
Feed your garden - mix grounds into the soil to improve drainage and aeration.
Houseplant boost - sprinkle used grounds around indoor plants for added nutrients.
One Cup at a Time
Earth Day is just one day, but our daily choices matter. This week, we challenge you to make one sustainable switch in your coffee routine. What change will you start with?
