Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

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Using automatic coffee makers that require K-cups (or other plastic pods) directly contributes to plastic pollution, so it's best to skip them altogether. Instead, invest in biodegradable or stainless ...