Starbucks knows the

One good thing has come out of tax day. Free coffee.

Many businesses are giving away freebies today to allay the pain of tax day. Not to be left out, Starbucks is giving away free coffee. But there’s a really great catch. You’ve got to bring your own cup.

We love when corporations do this sort of thing.

Cupsters have a love-hate relationship with both Starbucks and the government. On the one hand, we get hot tasty beverages and free health care. (In theory.) On the other, we see a lot of paper cups go to waste…and then there’s tax season. It’s nice to get back something you’re owed, but giving back is grander. While many businesses are softening the blow of April 15th by offering free massages or treats, we like Starbucks’ stipulation to their consolatory offer the best. You have to bring your own cup.

Starbucks must’ve heard about all you brave cup savers.

All right cupsters, here’s your mission. Go into your local Starbucks armed with your premium portable beverage containment unit, and show ‘em how it’s done. Tell your new friends in line about how awesome it is to save cups, and how you use SaveTheCups.com to keep track of your daily impact. I wonder for how many people this will be their first ‘Saved Cup’?

Today, cheer yourself and others with a heaping brim full of positive cup karma. After all, it’s free.

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Announcing Our Ugly Mug Contest Winner!

by Caleb on March 1, 2010

Leah Pogliano's Ugly Mug

Congratulations, Leah Pogliano! She’s the winner of our Ugly Mug contest.

Leah placed her mug on our Facebook wall, and our community deemed her mug the ugliest. So Leah, we’ll be sending you a free travel mug on us.

PS, Please don’t retire your mug. We’re afraid it may put an ancient Aztec curse on us for calling it ugly.

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Save 25% Off Storewide

by Caleb on February 16, 2010

Hooded Sweatshirt from Save the Cups

For a limited time only, you can get 25% off any $25 or more purchase of Save the Cups swag using the coupon code 4PFBDAY.

So visit our store today and get that hooded sweatshirt you had your eye on, or those clever coasters, or finally claim your travel mug.

But hurry! Offer ends tomorrow, February 17.

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