I found some great mugs. They're recycled and reyclable and dishwasher / microwave safe. Very user-friendly, and best of all I got 'em at Peets on clearance for $4.99. So I picked up the last three from the Peets on 17th and Geary. My best friend from San Diego was visiting for the weekend without a mug of her own, so I gifted one to her to get the project going and so she didnt have to use paper for gallons of coffee we'd be drinking while she was here.
On my way to work yesterday, I stopped by Peets at Laurel Village and bought the last four they had. And then I figured, no time like the present. As it turns out, doing a random act of kindness for people and the environment is a nervy experience. My hands were, as usual, sweating in protest and my heart was kinda thumping out of my shirt, but it was time to ask strangers to take these free mugs. So I turned to the line behind me, as I'm struggling with my wallet to get my debit card out, and ask total strangers if they'd like a mug for free, no strings attached. Mixed reactions. I successfully gave out three mugs to people in line behind me, and got one "no thanks." I'm not gonna lie, the "no thanks" left a little bruise. But as I walked out of the coffee shop, I stopped a lovely happy-looking mom pushing a stroller in the intersection, and she enthusiastically took the mug, thanked me, and assured me she was headed to Peets to fill it up. Success.
Side note: I have $15 left for the month, which ends Saturday.
Two Mug Sugggestions:
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2. Customize cups with the logo of your cause from a place like cafepress would be a great way to help get the word out on your great idea.
- Keep up the good work.