Really Green!

Here’s what we did and what we continue to do to keep our Carbon footprint light, and go easy on the environment:

• • We are the first business in Rock County to have solar power which offsets the lighting bill for the entire store!
• • Local vendors and builders were utilized when renovating the store.
• • Our flooring is made of partially recycled materials, & the paint is “LEED” certified & low VOC
• • We added windows and a vestibule with sliding doors for weather protection, energy conservation, and natural lighting.
• • We used recycled lights as well as high efficiency track and spot lights.
• • We put sensors in common rooms that operate lights only when there is movement in the room.
• • We added a “smart clock” for the outside lighting, & purchased energy star kitchen equipment.
• • We use refurbished refrigeration equipment, grocery carts, register stations, and salad bar.
• • We use a rack system which runs the refrigeration, heats the hot water heater, and recycles the heat for the use in the store!
• • We offer charging stations for electric cars in our parking lot.
• • We reuse all packing peanuts for shipping and UPS donation.
• • We offer local and organic fresh produce, cheeses and meats, thereby stimulating our local economy and cutting down on excessive fossil fuels due to the high travel mileage.
• • We like to “BYO” containers for bulk commodities & shopping bags to cut down on waste.
• • We sell recycled, reusable, and eco-friendly household necessities.
• • We are loyal to fair trade companies, and donate $ to many local non-profits each year.
• • We continue to enlighten the community on health and wellness in our free community room!

Our solar panels were installed by Albright Electric and Solar,LLC. Visit them to learn more about what solar panels can do for you. www.albrightelectricandsolar.com