Coffee stations are beloved areas for employees, but they can also be waste hotspots. With a few mindful swaps, businesses can reduce their environmental footprint while still offering everyone their caffeine fix.

More sustainable options: 

• Use a traditional coffee maker with reusable filters rather than disposable pods.
• Choose fair-trade, organic coffee and loose-leaf tea.
• Provide bulk sweeteners and creamers instead of single-serve packets.
• Offer compostable stirrers or reusable metal ones.

Encouraging employees to bring personal mugs for a low-waste coffee or tea routine can also make a significant difference. 

Stock Environmentally Friendly Supplies

Everything from dish soap to paper towels contributes to the break room’s overall ecological impact. Switching to greener products can reduce the impact and exposure of employees to harmful chemicals and also help support sustainable companies.

Consider using:

• Biodegradable dishwashing liquids
• Plant-based cleaning sprays
• Recycled-content paper goods
• Compostable trash bags

Buying in bulk where possible can significantly save money.