Zero-waste café habits for the new year
Six small resolutions that make every café visit lighter on the planet.
New Year resolutions fail when they're too big. Zero-waste habits work because they're small and repeatable — and your daily coffee is the perfect place to start.
1. Carry a reusable cup
Keep one in your bag. At GreenLeaf, reusable cups are always welcome at the counter.
2. Skip the straw — or bring steel
Most drinks don't need one. If you love straws, a steel or bamboo one lasts for years.
3. Dine in when you can
Ceramic cups and plates beat any takeaway packaging, and the café is calmer than the commute.
4. Order what you'll finish
Food waste is still waste. Share plates or ask for smaller portions.
5. Bring a cloth bag for bakes
Croissants and banana bread travel happily in cloth.
6. Compost your coffee grounds
At home, add used grounds to compost or balcony pots. Our workshops show you how.
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