Coffeemakers are a staple among college students. Unfortunately, Energy Star doesn’t rate coffeemakers, but you can select a “greener” version by looking for a pot that suits your needs. French Presses are nice because they don’t use filters but you have to take into account the boiling of the water and the cleaning after into the total energy used. This would be a good choice for an occasional coffee drinker. If you drink a lot of coffee, go with a 10 or 12-cup and a stainless steel thermos to keep it hot throughout the day. If you are a morning only coffee drinker, a four-cup version is probably your best bet. Look for one without all the bells and whistles (timer, clock, and grinder) which will cut out the vampire current drawn from having it plugged in all the time and there is less to fail. The longer your coffeepot will suffice, the longer it will stay out of the landfill. I had a 4-cup Mr. Coffee that worked well for me for over 10 years when I sold it at a garage sale still in working order!

Till tomorrow…live green!

~Jennifer

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