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BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup)

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BYOC. That's Bring Your Own Cup, and it's a great idea for a number of reasons, starting with the amount of paper you'll save over the course of a year: 23 pounds, give or take a latte, according to the eco-experts at Ideal Bite, an online source of tips for green living. If you extrapolate that out to even just the people in your office or all those who frequent your local coffee shop, a lot of waste could be eliminated and trees saved. On top of the earth-friendly benefits, opting for your own mug will earn you a discount at most coffee shops, and you can have fun searching for a container that matches your personality, like Decor Craft Inc.'s clever I Am Not a Paper Cup ceramic number, shown here ($20).
I Am Not a Paper Cup Reuseable Cup
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Spa's Good List TABLE OF CONTENTS

GOOD & GORGEOUS
A comprehensive roundup of skincare and body care products that are good for you and the earth, plus how to spa while living the smallest footprint.
1. Find a green spa »
2. Book a treatment that's earth-friendly »
3.
Know your way around labels »
4.
Nourish yourself with eco-friendly products »
5. Research your current beauty routine »

GOOD GETAWAYS A look at properties that respect the earth in all they do—from the way they build to their interactions with the locals.
6. Look for LEEDers »
7. Leave a small footprint »
8. Seek out eco-innovators »
9. Give back to the locals »
10. Support responsible brands »

GOOD LIVING Small, simple steps you can take to be more green in your daily life.
11. Exercise more naturally »
12. Rethink what you eat »
13. Clean up your laundry habits »
14. Relight your life »
15. BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup) »
16. Harness the sun »
17. Eat sustainable seafood »
18. Keep your home free of chemicals »
19. Cut down on car time »
20. Embrace composting »
21. Support eco-minded companies »
22. Tune up your takeout »
23. Get into gardening »
24. Win the water war »
25. Start from the ground up »