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Food Lion's First Green Grocery Store!

Food Lion is committed to being a strong corporate citizen in the communities in which we operate. Protecting the environment and reducing energy consumption through green building construction is just one way that we can make a real impact. We broke ground on our first green grocery store on July 14th, 2009. The store, located in northeast Columbia, South Carolina, will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified. The store will feature a number of environmentally friendly construction and energy-efficient services, including an on-site recycling center, skylights for natural lighting, educational kiosks and preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles. We will reduce energy costs by more than 20% compared to a typical supermarket as well as conserve 44% more water than other Food Lion stores! Bookmark this page to track our progress. We'll be adding new pictures and information every month! For more details, view our press release.

Food Lion's new LEED store will feature a number of environmentally friendly features, including:

High-efficiency lighting that dims lights based on natural sunlight in the store or when areas such as offices or restrooms are not in use
LED lighting in the frozen food cases
Bike racks and preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles
Low-flow and sensor-activated water fixtures in restrooms
Native plant species that minimize irrigation requirements
Enhanced air quality for associates and customers by using low-toxicity materials and implementing proactive management plans throughout construction to ensure optimal indoor air quality
Environmental education via kiosks in the store
Purchasing a significant amount of building materials manufactured within 500 miles of each location to boost local economies and reduce energy expended on transportation
Waste management plans to divert construction waste from landfills through recycling
Customer and associate recycling programs at the store