CHICAGO — A new Walgreens, the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified drugstore in the state of Illinois, opened yesterday in Logan Square, according to the Examiner.
The site of Walgreens' second LEED-certified drugstore was a former brownfield site before it was cleaned up and redeveloped, the story stated.
The environmentally friendly drugstore features a green roof complete with a light-reflecting white coating to help reduce heating and cooling costs and energy-efficient lighting that is 50 percent more efficient than traditional lighting, the story noted.
Sadhu Johnston, chief environmental officer for the city of Chicago, said: "The environmentally friendly features of this store will contribute to making Chicago a greener city while reducing Walgreens' impact on the planet. We encourage all Chicago businesses to consider ways that they can be more environmentally friendly and save electricity."
Low-flow water fixtures are expected to save 34,000 gallons of water per year while the overall energy and water savings each year from the store are estimated to be enough to power more than five homes, the story added.
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Friday, September 4, 2009
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