A person who buys just one disposable coffee cup a day generates more than 10 kilos of waste a year, and manufacturing each of those cups emits around 110 g of CO₂. Bringing a reusable mug to work changes everything: after just 2 uses, the CO₂ emissions of a reusable cup are already offset compared to the disposable alternative — and used daily, it saves hundreds of cups a year from ending up in landfill.
How to overcome the challenge
Get one — Choose a reusable mug or travel cup you like and keep it at work or in your bag.
Use it every day — Ask for your coffee or tea in it, whether at the office kitchen or the café next door.
Rinse and repeat — A quick rinse with water after each use is all you need for daily use.