Items Tagged with "Green Building"
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Jean Coutu Opens Its First Green Store
The Jean Coutu Group Inc. unveiled its first retail pharmacy built according to environment protection standards, which cost approximately $4 million to develop.Located in Beloeil, the 14,000-square-foot store used low-emission materials (eco-source paint) and energy efficient insulation material fo
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Jewel-Osco Unveils Third Green Chicago Store
Jewel-Osco unveiled its new green store design in Chicago’s Lakeview area today, featuring recycled construction materials, energy-efficient LED lighting, water-saving fixtures and faucets and a “green” roof with vegetation.Replacing an old store half its size, the new 62,000-squar
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Retailer LEED Process Streamlined by U.S. Green Building Council
Two new programs introduced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) during the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo promise to streamline the LEED Certification process for chain retailers.The new programs –– LEED for Retail, USGBC’s newest green building rating system
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Hannaford Plans Third LEED Certified Store
Hannaford Bros. plans to build its third Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) grocery store and pharmacy, this one located in Hinesburg, Vt., according to the Burlington Free Press.In 2009, Hannaford developed a 49,000-square-foot store in Augusta, Me., as the “world’s fi
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Retail Sustainability is Mission Critical
By Maureen AzzatoOn the lowest rung of the ladder there are those in the retail and consumer packaged goods industries who view sustainability as something they have to do to remain complaint with government regulations. Climb up the ladder a few rungs you find companies that believe sustainability
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Kum & Go to Build Green Stores in Cedar Rapids
Kum & Go is in entering the Cedar Rapids, Iowa market with plans to build eight to 10 new stores using green construction best practices, according to a report in KCRG-TV9’s web site.Construction is underway at one location that is expected to open in September, with other locations slated
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Royal Farms Convenience Store Receives LEED Certification
Royal Farms' convenience store in Dover, Pa., received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, the company’s first such designation.Royal Farms, which said it is committed to certifying all of its eligible locations in the future
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Toys R Us Includes Environmental Features in 44 Stores
As part of its continuing strategy to develop more combined Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores, Toys R Us Inc. said it is incorporating environmental features in 44 new and remodeled locations.By the end of the year the company will have have 21 new stores, including 11 R Superstores and 10 Side-by-Si
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Publix Builds Green Store in Boynton Beach
Across the street from a current Publix in Boynton Beach, the Florida grocer plans to build a larger store with various cutting-edge environmental features, according to a Sun Sentinel report.The new 45,600-square-foot store, which used to be a Winn-Dixie, will open next summer in the Boynton Lakes
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H-E-B to Open Green Store in Austin
H-E-B plans to build a first-of-its-kind green store in the Mueller section of Austin, as part of a larger 110,000-square-foot shopping center.Construction of the 75,000-square-foot store will start late next year and is schedule to open in 2013, according to a report in the Austin American-Statesma
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Food Lion Receives LEED Silver Certification for Two Stores
Two Food Lion stores in Fayetteville, N.C., have been awarded Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification.Both stores feature a number of environmentally friendly construction and energy-efficient services, including an on-site recycling center, an educational kiosk a
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DOE Retail Building Guide Can Help Operators Cut Energy Costs
A new Retail Building Guide published by the Department of Energy demonstrates how operators can cut their energy costs in half compared to typically building code allowances.This publication is the third in a series developed through partnerships with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
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Fresh By Brookshire's Awarded LEED Green Building Certification
Brookshire Grocery Company’s Fresh by Brookshire’s store in Tyler, Texas, has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), making it the first grocery store in East Texas to earn such certification.“LEED certification for Fresh was achieved through a team effo
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Seven Retailers Honored by EPA with 2012 Energy Star Awards
Seven retailers are among the more than 100 companies recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with 2012 Energy Star Awards.Sears Holding Co. received the highest honor – The Energy Star Corporate Commitment Award – which is reserved for partners whose superior achie
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