We all have things we can’t live without. Your list probably includes World of Warcraft, a kegerator and a vast porn collection. If coffee’s your thing, there are ways you can make your addiction a little less harmful to the planet. And your wallet.

Many coffee shops offer discounts on your beverage if you use your own mug. They’ll also give you a significant discount on same day refills if you reuse your cup.

Whether you bring your own mug or recycle the disposable cup, your civic responsibility doesn’t end with the vessel either. Many places feature coffee made from sustainably grown, fair trade beans. Starbucks, Peet’s and Caribou all have green initiatives. Show your support for the planet (and its farmers) by buying the sustainable java. Starbucks plans to use only sustainably grown beans by the year 2015, but until then there are plenty of great options available.

You could also make coffee at home. It’s so easy that even you could handle it. It’ll save you tons of time, cardboard, and money. If you’ve already figured out which compartment the water goes in, congratulations. Now consider purchasing a reusable filter. They come in all shapes and sizes. 

Another bonus to brewing at home is that you can use your coffee grounds to fertilize many kinds of plants (if you haven’t killed them already). Coffee grounds are also fully compostable if you’re into that sort of thing.