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Saving
energy, protecting the environment
The supermarket
business is an extremely energy-intensive industry, due
mostly to refrigeration systems, air conditioning, lighting,
heating and food preparation. And we understand that energy
is expensive, so conservation is important. Next to labor,
electricity is our largest operating cost. Learn
more. [pdf]
• Over 40,000 Re-Usable
containers per week are shipped to the stores
(deli, meat, produce and seafood products).
• Wooden, Chep and plastic pallets reused
on an ongoing basis.
• Truck motor oil is recycled, and speed limits are maintained.
• Shaw's uses new trucks with better engines, aerodynamics.
• Miles traveled have decreased due to new truck routing system
• Refrigerated trailers have start/stop temperature control. 27 trailers
were retired and replaced with more environmentally friendly
models that use non-CFC refrigerants (404A).
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doing
our part
