Marks & Spencers to Open Eco-Store
Treehugger is reporting (via The Scotsman) that British retail store, Marks & Spencers is planning to open an ‘eco-store’ — a store in their chain devoted to all things green!
However, it is important to note that it is the store itself that is going green. According to The Scotsman,
Although shoppers are unlikely to notice any visible changes in the eco-stores, the company claims they will use 25 per cent less energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions by half. Lighting, refrigeration and ventilation systems will be more energy efficient, while timber used in the stores has been accredited by the Forestry Stewardship Council, which promotes responsible forest management. The shops will also include features such as rainwater and condensation-harvesting units, which allow water to be recycled elsewhere, such as for flushing toilets. Naturally grown products will replace cellophane in food packaging. The first store will open at the new Silverburn shopping centre in Pollok next month.
Regardless, I think this is another fantastic step for a store that is already making great green strides.
Want to know more about Marks & Spencers’ eco-policies? Check out their strategy here and their line of eco-friendly products here.
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