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Activists: Starbucks wastes water by leaving taps running

Starbucks locations around the city keep tap water running throughout the day, following a company policy that environmental advocates decry as wasteful.

The coffee shops keep a small sink device called a "dipper well" running to keep utensils used by baristas sanitary between use. Company policy, which applies to Starbucks worldwide, requires water in the well to be running at a low stream...

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