As a uni student, I’d say coffee is a necessity. Looking at the long lines at Tim Hortons and Starbucks every day, I can’t imagine how much plastic and paper cups are being used up daily. Bringing your own cup to campus might seem like a small thing, but it’s actually a big win—for you and the environment. Plus, there are some sweet perks! If you’re not already on board, here’s why you should start packing your reusable cup for your next coffee run: 1. Score discounts on your daily coffee fix Who doesn’t love saving money? All campus cafes give you a discount just for bringing your own cup. That means you get your caffeine fix and save a little cash simultaneously. Our campus offers us a 25-cent discount for drinks purchased with your reusable cup. You can also get a free drink on your tenth use of your own cup. Over the semester, those discounts can really add up—think of all the extra snacks you can buy with the savings! Here's a list of participating locations: Première ...
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Don't Forget To Show Gratitude To The Earth This Thanksgiving
Whether you’re packing it up and heading out of town for a weekend with family and friends or sticking around and planning your own feast, there are a number of things you can do to show some gratitude to the Earth and make your festivities a little more sustainable this year. All together now! — There’s something to be said for gathering people together under one roof, using energy in one place instead of multiple houses. Bonus points for carpooling to get there. Buy local and in season — Ever notice how yams aren’t really so popular in the summer? Eating seasonally around this time of year is almost built-in to the holiday, since Thanksgiving stems from the Fall harvest tradition. That said, your yams could be trucked into your local grocery store from halfway across the continent. Try hitting up a local farmers’ market, and check your food labels. Buy organic if you can. It tastes better, is better for your health, and bees everywhere will thank you. Use re-usab...
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