Comments on: In the Future, We All Carry Mugs

By: katie

katie — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:21:45 +0000

There is now a glass to go cup available!! Sounded daunting to me at first too until I tried it. I found it at glassrootsmovement.org, it’s a to-go cup with lid and you can even buy the glass straw!!! So far it has proven unbreakable even by my two little kiddos who are always knocking it and yes, it has been dropped short distances and so far unscathed. Highly recommended if you are trying to avoid drinking from plastic….

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:24:31 +0000

I take my own reusable water bottle to Starbucks all the time for my iced coffee fixes. They thought it was weird at first, but now they even know what I want when I step up to the counter.

By: Dopey LaRue

Dopey LaRue — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:24:14 +0000

WOW! Thanks guys for your comments about Kenya! I love and appreciate all the amazing support I am getting! You can read all about it, and, Mike, live through me, over at http://www.dopeylarue.com when I get back!!!!

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By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:05:44 +0000

I’ve never done this at Starbucks (none where I live) or Peet’s (ditto), but in less exalted realms, it’s commonplace at convenience stores and gas stations. I often bring a travel mug and most charge the refill price to fill it.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:59:59 +0000

Great post Mike. My dream is that we all carry our own eating utensils. I’ve been trying to get in the habit with some success. At least if you have to get food to go, you can avoid the plastic. It’s challenging to get the utensils washed and back in the to-go bag though.

By: Lynnika

Lynnika — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:50:35 +0000

It’s not just Portland! I live in the very small city of Eureka, CA, and at least 2 of the places I frequent (one a natural grocery store & one a downtown cafe) offer $1 or $1.25 coffee if you bring your own cup. I carry a 10-oz. steel thermos bottle that fits in my handbag; I see lots of people doing the same & nobody gets weird looks, and I’m sure there are many other local places with similar policies. Why not just start asking everywhere you go, & maybe this will become normal in lots of towns?!?

By: sadie

sadie — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:50:11 +0000

Peet’s actually does take a discount off if you use your own cup. It’s not $0.50….but they do have a discount.

By: Luanne Bradley

Luanne Bradley — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:29:11 +0000

I love the idea of the collapsible mug. It’s like the water bowls they sell for dogs to keep in your car.

By: amyd

amyd — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:50:43 +0000

Coffee baristas in Portland, Oregon are too cool for school.
Nothing phases them.

By: Mike Sowden

Mike Sowden — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:18:33 +0000

Amy –

Portland sounds like a good place to be. 🙂 So plenty of people carried around mugs/cups and took them into coffee shops? That’s fabulous. How did the coffee shops react?

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Luanne / Dopey LaRue-

A picnic set is exactly the reason I’d ever consider getting a car. (Except I’d have to learn to drive first). There’s something very fun about having all the kit handy for a luxury al fresco meal on a whim…

I think Sara’s idea is a doozy. I’ve seen collapsible mugs around- maybe one of those slotted into a pocket of your favorite tote? But also I’ve seen the travel mugs Dopey LaRue is referring to, which are a lightweight option for when you’re on the go. And the good ones are thermos, so they keep the heat when you’re wandering around the streets doing your best to look eccentric. (Or maybe that’s just me).

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Dopey LaRue –

Enjoy Kenya! I’m not jealous. Nope. Erm. Well, maybe. 🙂