Extended producer responsibility (ERP), which holds manufacturers responsible for products at the end their lifecycle, is catching on in the U.S.

GM employees, led by its manager of waste reduction John Bradburn, are doing their part to divert waste from landfill. Watch for coffee grounds to become the new french fry oil.

Caribou Coffee has announced in January that all of its American stores will sell only coffee sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.

One of Missoula’s best features is its vibrant coffee scene. And this western Montana’s downtown is full of great cafes. Liquid Planet and The Break Espresso are the start. And don’t forget the beer.

Yesterday McDonald’s announced that the fast food giant would test the use of paper coffee cups instead of foam in 2000 of its U.S. locations.

For most commuters, Seoul’s vending machine coffee is a sign of the old days of rail before Koreans became enamored with espressos and lattes. But at least now those pesky cups are recycled.

Tim Hortons is ramping up its environmental initiatives. A pilot program in the Maritimes will be a step towards a closed loop system to manage waste.

Milwaukee has become a hub of entrepreneurship. Redevelopment has occurred underway along the Milwaukee River–and green and local businesses are thriving.