Happy Earth Day, everybody!  Not only is today about being green and eco-friendly, but thanks to Starbucks, today is also about getting free coffee! If you’re good to the earth, Starbucks will be good to you.  Learn all about this one-day promotion after the jump!

If you’re a die-hard Starbucks fan, you know that Starbucks already offers customers a 10 cent discount when they bring in their own travel mugs.  Today is a little bit more special because it’s earth day!  If you bring your travel mug into Starbucks today, you’ll get a coffee- on the house! Plus, to show your dedication to Earth Day, they’re encouraging people on Facebook to change their profile pictures to their travel mugs.  Weird?   A little bit…

Once you’ve picked up your free coffee, think about what else you can do to make your life a little bit greener.  For example, there are some great ways to go green in your kitchen.  Here are our top 9 ways to do so:

Step 1: Cut back on red meat
Step 2: Keep that door closed
Step 3: Wash dishes the green way
Step 4: Use energy-saving appliances
Step 5: Make use of microwaves, toaster ovens and slow cookers
Step 6: Cook with the lid on
Step 7: Unplug appliances that are not in use
Step 8: Eat local and eat organic
Step 9: Recycle

Want to read more about these tips for making your kitchen greener?  Click here to view the full article!

Also, try making some tasty eco-friendly recipes for dinner this evening!  Here are two recipes featuring tasty organic ingredients:

Tree Hugger’s Terrific Organic Vegetarian Chili

Organic Herb and Veggie Baked Chicken

Enjoy, and remember: be good to the earth- it’s the only one we have!  Happy Earth Day!

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Posted by Kathryn, 2:40 PM

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