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Drinking Coffee Isn't a Personality Trait

No, I don't drink coffee. Yes, I'm fine.

Seton Hall University

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Drinking Coffee Isn't a Personality Trait

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I don't drink coffee and I probably never will. Don't get me wrong, it always smells amazing and looks appetizing but it's not going to be a part of my life, ever. It's not like I haven't tried it before because I have, but no, I can't and I will not get used to the taste.

I often get criticized, or sometimes get appalled looks from people because they simply cannot think of their lives without coffee. I have actually thought about starting to drink it during tough and long nights studying during midterms and finals, and I might have had a slight craving for it during my binge watching of Gilmore Girls, but I don't think it'll be a purchase I make in the future.

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Politics and Activism

7 Ways To Reduce Waste Besides Ditching Straws

Yes, straws suck, but so do a lot of things.

The Ohio State University

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We've all seen the news about plastic straw bans around the country. Some may even have seen that sea turtle video that showed just how badly we're making the environment for other animals. Overall, while banning straws is a step in the right direction, there are so many things we can all do to reduce how much we waste. If you think it's hard, here are 7 simple things you can do to help go green.

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Lifestyle

Coffee Offers Me Not Just Caffeine, But A Cultivated Community Of Creatives

It's not just a phase mom.

Grand Canyon University

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Coffee has become something of an icon in the recent years. Everywhere you look you see coffee everything – pictures, quotes, cups, community, etc. Shops can be found on every corner and they each hold their own story and history.

When I was younger, my friends and I would hang out at each other's houses. We wouldn't even have to have anything planned. We would just hang out, talk, and eat food. Now, most people go "out to coffee" and talk. Coffee shops have become the new place to sit down with someone and catch up or talk about the hard things in life.

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Friendships

12 Simple Swaps For A More Sustainable Lifestyle

Just say no to single-use products.

Miami University

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12 Simple Swaps For A More Sustainable Lifestyle

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A lot of establishments are beginning to ban straws after a viral video surfaced of a straw being removed from the nostril of a sea turtle. However, banning straws is just the start of a much bigger plastic problem. As consumers, we usually don't think twice about the multitude of ways we use disposable plastic products, which is something that needs to change. By making just a few lifestyle changes, you can be on your way to saving the earth from our society's plastic addiction.

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I was born and raised on drinking tea.

1. Tea Parties, duh.

2. Tea is way easier to make.

3. The variety of teas is insane.

4. The antioxidants in tea fights inflammation.

6. Coffee is BITTER.

7. Teas, like green tea, has the ability to speed up metabolism and boost fat loss.

No, I don't drink coffee. Yes, I'm fine.

Yes, straws suck, but so do a lot of things.

1. Use Mason Jars For Snacks

2. Reusable Water Bottles

3. Recycle Your Receipts Or Just Get Them Emailed

4. Eat Out Less

5. Bring Your Own Coffee Cup

6. Don't Support Fast Fashion

7. Donate Clothing You Don't Wear Anymore

It's not just a phase mom.

Just say no to single-use products.

1. Swap plastic water bottles for reusable glass or metal bottles.

2. Swap plastic cutlery for bamboo or metal cutlery.

3. Swap plastic wrap for a beeswax alternative.

4. Swap plastic straws for reusable straws.

5. Swap plastic toothbrushes for bamboo toothbrushes.

6. Swap plastic shopping bags for reusable bags.

7. Swap plastic produce bags for reusable mesh bags.

8. Swap plastic food packaging for bulk shopping.

9. Swap plastic snack bags for reusable snack bags.

10. Swap makeup removing wipes and for reusable alternatives.

11. Swap disposable coffee cups for reusable cups.

12. Swap single-use paper baking cups for reusable silicone cups.

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