Submitted by Norm Roulet on Tue, 03/27/2007 - 02:57.
I always try to shop from local companies, from farmers markets to Heinens and Dave's, and all offer some organic products... seems more every day. When I must, I go to the Giant Eagle in Lakewood, and they do have some organic dairy products. They also have some private brand organic packaged products - mostly that "President's Choice" type stuff - which I do not buy. I do not trust all organic and am trying to figure out what brands are actually from socially conscious growers and producers.
BTW - is that one of those gas wasting polluting mobile billboard trucks?
Giant Eagle's environmental commitment is a real and vital component of our success. Since, 1992, the Conservation Department has upheld that commitment through energy management, recycling, solid waste, and support of community environmental outreach.
Energy Management
From store lighting and refrigeration to purchasing gas and electric commodities to utility auditing, responsible energy management helps keep Giant Eagle in business. Our Conservation Department is constantly researching and evaluating new developments that will save natural resources while making the Giant Eagle stores a more pleasant environment in which to shop. Here are some of our special projects:
Giant Eagle joined the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership in September 2006, and has purchased enough wind power to earn a spot on the EPA's Top 10 Retail Partners list for the 3rd quarter of 2006.
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded Giant Eagle 2006, 2005 and 2004 ENERGY STAR® Awards for our commitment to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.
In December 2004, Giant Eagle became the nation's first grocer to operate a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) certified supermarket in Brunswick, OH.
Recycling and Solid Waste
Giant Eagle's Conservation Department manages most aspects of solid waste chain wide. In addition to comprehensive recycling programs at our stores, offices, and warehouses that divert tons of recyclable material from landfills, Giant Eagle maintains up-to date compactors for optimum safety and sanitation. Giant Eagle is a member of Professional Recyclers of PA (PROP).
Cardboard - Over 120 tons per day are recycled.
Plastic Bags and Stretch Film - Customers may deposit their plastic bags for recycling at participating store locations. This plastic is recycled into useful products such as composite building materials and toys. In 2005 stores diverted over 340 tons of plastic from landfills. Stretch film recycled at our warehouses is made into TREX® Decking products.
By-products from food production processes - Over 1200 tons of cooking oil, fat and bones are recycled annually.
Mixed paper recycling - Our offices and warehouses recycle over 128 tons of mixed paper a year.
Giant Eagle also participates in external recycling efforts. Select Giant Eagle locations partner with the City of Pittsburgh during annual county phone book recycling drives.
Community Environmental Outreach
Giant Eagle supports the education efforts of market area environmental organizations. From sponsoring teacher and student workshops to funding local household/hazardous waste and community cleanup drives Giant Eagle believes in environmental education. This year we're sponsoring the following environmental education programs:
California University of Pennsylvania's Globe Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment), an educational opportunity for educators.
Yough River Environmental and Education Center's Academy for Young Scientist, an educational opportunity for students.
Steel City Biofuels (National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day), an outreach event promoting alternative fuels for motor vehicles.
Look for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy floral gardens, sponsored by Giant Eagle, throughout the Pittsburgh area.
Awards and Recognitions
Giant Eagle has received many environmental honors in recent years:
The Green Building Alliance awarded Giant Eagle the 2006 Shades of Green Business Award.
The International Council of Shopping Centers named Giant Eagle as Outstanding Retailer 2005 America's Marketplace Recycles.
The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) named us as Leader in the Environment 2005.
PROP recognized us as Recycling Champion in Business 2005.
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded Giant Eagle 2006, 2005 and 2004 ENERGY STAR® Awards for our commitment to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.
In December 2004, Giant Eagle became the nation's first grocer to operate a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) certified supermarket in Brunswick, OH.
If you have questions on Giant Eagle's Environmental Commitment, please contact: The Conservation Department at (412) 963-2542.
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At least they have some organic products...
I always try to shop from local companies, from farmers markets to Heinens and Dave's, and all offer some organic products... seems more every day. When I must, I go to the Giant Eagle in Lakewood, and they do have some organic dairy products. They also have some private brand organic packaged products - mostly that "President's Choice" type stuff - which I do not buy. I do not trust all organic and am trying to figure out what brands are actually from socially conscious growers and producers.
BTW - is that one of those gas wasting polluting mobile billboard trucks?
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And it seems they LEED as well...
A Market Leader in Responsible Environmental Stewardship
Wind-Generated Electricity
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
ENERGY STAR®
Giant Eagle's environmental commitment is a real and vital component of our success. Since, 1992, the Conservation Department has upheld that commitment through energy management, recycling, solid waste, and support of community environmental outreach.
Energy Management
From store lighting and refrigeration to purchasing gas and electric commodities to utility auditing, responsible energy management helps keep Giant Eagle in business. Our Conservation Department is constantly researching and evaluating new developments that will save natural resources while making the Giant Eagle stores a more pleasant environment in which to shop. Here are some of our special projects:
In December 2004, Giant Eagle became the nation's first grocer to operate a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) certified supermarket in Brunswick, OH.
Recycling and Solid Waste
Giant Eagle's Conservation Department manages most aspects of solid waste chain wide. In addition to comprehensive recycling programs at our stores, offices, and warehouses that divert tons of recyclable material from landfills, Giant Eagle maintains up-to date compactors for optimum safety and sanitation. Giant Eagle is a member of Professional Recyclers of PA (PROP).
Giant Eagle also participates in external recycling efforts. Select Giant Eagle locations partner with the City of Pittsburgh during annual county phone book recycling drives.
Community Environmental Outreach
Giant Eagle supports the education efforts of market area environmental organizations. From sponsoring teacher and student workshops to funding local household/hazardous waste and community cleanup drives Giant Eagle believes in environmental education. This year we're sponsoring the following environmental education programs:
Look for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy floral gardens, sponsored by Giant Eagle, throughout the Pittsburgh area.
Awards and Recognitions
Giant Eagle has received many environmental honors in recent years:
If you have questions on Giant Eagle's Environmental Commitment, please contact:
The Conservation Department at (412) 963-2542.
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