Starbucks Wastes Millions Of Litres of Water a Day

I just recently read an article over the Internet that Starbucks are wasting millions of litres of water everyday. The report indicated that as part of their company policy, they have to keep the tap water on in order to prevent bacterial infection and build up in their utilities. I was shocked when I read this article because I often go to Starbucks for my hot coffee. And just right now, I realized that these people are really leaving the tap on and since I'm just buying coffee, it did not occur in my mind that they do not intend to close it for the whole duration that their coffee shop is open.

So I went immediately to the nearest Starbucks and saw that the tap was on. I asked around why do they have to leave it on and they did confirm that it was company policy. That no one in the working staff may touch that valve to close the faucet. I was really irritated when they told me that since I know that most African countries and other countries who are experiencing drought has less water to live on.

A recent study before showed that 3 minutes of carelessly wasted tap water is equal to a whole day of drinking water for an average African to live. What a shame for Starbucks since they have so many credentials telling people how "green" their business is and how they ensure people that a part of their earnings go to the environment protection and preservation.

Little do they know that they are causing more harm than they think they don't. Which also made me realize the other coffee shops who followed Starbucks structure as a successful coffee chain around the world.

So if I were you, I stop buying from Starbucks! Stop patronizing these companies who do not value the importance of the environment. Go to the Starbucks near you and witness for yourselves the countless water being wasted in their drainage just to give you the ultimate "frap" of your life.

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