What coffee drinkers can do to help the environment

Are you a caffeine achiever? Does it take a grande double latte (no foam) to jump-start your mornings? You might want to check out Coffee and Conversation to find out how your java addiction affects the environment, especially bird habitats.

Coffee-bean plantations are home to many bird species, and how the coffee is farmed has a huge impact on bird population worldwide.

Coffee grown in shade is friendlier to birds and more sustainable in the long run, so several groups have come out with shade-grown coffee certifications you can shop for.

That's not all you can put your caffeine buzz to work on.

Check out the top five things coffee drinkers can do to help the environment -- it's as simple as avoiding multinational companies, buying organic, and bring your own mug, among other things.

Or use the interactive roaster map to find biodiversity-friendly beans near you.

And oh yes, you can get the dirt about that Starbucks on the corner. It's actually not too bad, especially if you try the Black Apron label beans.