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Roast your own coffee »

By Michael on Aug 30, 2008 in blog, conscious consumerism, organics, sustainability | 2 Comments

It's easy to roast your own coffee. Ever wonder how people did it hundreds of years ago? They didn't have electricity, fancy roasters, grinders and espresso makers. They just grabbed a handful of beans and went for it. You can, too!

Pip’s Tips: Top 10 International Outdoor Sports + Coffee Havens »

By elephant on Aug 19, 2008 in adventure, blog, reviews, spring06 | 1 Comment

via Pippa Sorley, from our Spring 2006 issue. "Every dollar you spend changes the world, for better or for worse." ~ Harvey H. Chisolm…

I am Not a Paper Cup vs. the ubiquitous To-Go Cup (Symbol of our Everyday Throwaway Culture). »

By Waylon Lewis on Jul 22, 2008 in blog, conscious consumerism, sustainability | 2 Comments

The gods must be crazy. Every morning, thousands of good upstanding Americans get coffee to-go, slurping as they walk/blackberry/talk/subway/bus/drive etc. Every afternoon, coffee addicts…

ele favorite: eco cool (hot) coffee mug (cup). »

By Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008 in Uncategorized, blog, conscious consumerism | 7 Comments

                    It's not a use-once-then-throw-away paper cup; it just looks it. It's ceramic. Riffing on…

Who’s the Fair-Tradest of them All…Green Mountain Coffee? »

By admin on Jun 27, 2008 in organics, sustainability, videos | 2 Comments



Rick Peyser of Green Mountain Coffee











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