Seminar at 8 a.m., struggling to get out of bed in the freezing cold and darkness. Of course, the obligatory trip to the coffee machine in the university cafeteria is mandatory to warm up and fully wake up.
To ensure that caffeine junkies are adequately supplied, there are piles of paper cups piled up next to the machine. But once drunk, the disposable product ends up in the trash - becoming one of the 2.8 billion coffee-to-go cups that are thrown away every year 
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No wonder, coffee is the Germans' favorite drink, with 165 liters per year per capita, ahead of water and beer! But you could also enjoy it from a thermos cup and do something for the environment at the same time! We have put together 5 reasons why the change is beneficial for you too.
1. Warmer longer and better taste
In normal, insulated thermal mugs, the coffee stays warm for up to 1.5 hours. Double-coated stainless steel models, on the other hand, can keep your hot drink at its original temperature for up to 24 hours - but then they cost a little more.
Since coffee loses its taste when the temperature and oxygen supply fluctuate, the aroma is better preserved in the thermo mug.
2. Convenient transportation
Logically, the thermo mug is easier to close than the paper cup with its plastic lid, which is never completely tight - if you're in a hurry, burnt, wet fingers are inevitable. This won't happen to you with a thermo mug, as nothing spills over when you sprint to the public transport.
3. Cheaper than paper cups
If you invest in a good thermal mug, you will quickly make up for the costs, because in most stores you get a discount if you take your own mug, including Starbucks: The coffee chain gives you 30 cents if you bring your own mug.
4. Better for the environment
A few figures about paper cups that will make your hair stand on end: 1.5 billion liters of water are used every year to produce them, 43,000 trees are felled, and 11,000 tons of plastic are also required. Because paper cups are coated with plastic, which means they are not recyclable. So bring on the thermo mug!
5. Better for your health
But it's not only worth it for the environment, but also for yourself: the plastic coating can allow harmful substances to get into the coffee, which you then absorb. Plasticizers, polymers, polystyrene - all unhealthy chemicals that you shouldn't put into your body!
Another tip for buying thermal mugs: Zuperzozial , for example, offers mugs made of bamboo and corn, which means they are biodegradable and last a long time. A must for eco fans who want to live sustainably and enjoy coffee.
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Do you want to go on a trip with your new thermo mug? With Flixbus you can travel throughout Germany for just €5 !
If you're dressed too cold for winter sports, a warm thermo mug won't help! It's good that there is a student discount on winter fashion at blue-tomato.com!
Reusable instead of disposable.
