Walmart Canada announced that it will open its first sustainable refrigerated distribution center in 2010. They expect this distribution facility to be one of the most energy-efficient of its kind in North America. Energy savings are estimated to be 60% more energy-efficient than Walmart's traditional refrigerated distribution centers. In a first for a facility of its type, the entire building will be lit exclusively by low-energy solid-state (LED) lighting.
"We've set the ambitious goal of building the most sustainable distribution centre possible, while at the same time delivering a compelling return on investment," said Andy Ellis, senior VP supply chain for Walmart Canada. Ellis said the facility will be a “living lab” that demonstrates sustainable operations, products and technologies, while showing that environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand with business sustainability." In addition, the entire facility will be lit by LED lighting. LED lights operate at low temperatures, have long life spans andstrike instantly, according to the retailer.
Sponsor- Redbird LED is an Atlanta based designer and manufacturer of LED Tube Lights for grocery Stores. They have recently released a new line of LED Tube Lights that are designed to work well in grocery refrigerated cases. For more information please visit their website- www.groceryledlights.com
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