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Old Aug 2, 2019, 9:59 pm
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Xlr
 
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I have lots of thoughts but here is how I would roll out something like this.

(1) Start this at one terminal as a test, ideally not the international terminal (where people are getting on the 12+ hour flights).
(2) Install massively more water fountains. They shouldn’t just be near the restrooms.
(3) Sell bottles that are ready to fill (not requiring a pre-wash) at the airport.
(4) Do not allow *any beverage* to be sold in plastic bottles. Why do sodas get an exemption?

People (and kids) who would otherwise drink water will now be drinking sugary stuff as a result of this policy. Because what this policy really is, is that you can’t have a plastic bottle unless you buy something with sugar in it.
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