Aisles of Sustainablilty.

In my last blog I mentioned I would from time to time link organizations which obtain high standards in the level of sustainability for the betterment of the environment and inhabitants with in its local surrounding. When wrote that blog page I didn't think I would be writing about a Big Box stores. Thou it seems  a great many of the Big Box Retail Giants are jumping on the Environmental band wagon.
Business practices are changing, many corporations are finding the concept of sustainability is becoming a far more profitable way of doing business.  Consumers are demanding more and more organizations to be environmentally friendly within their communities and the ecosystem in which these companies decide to set up shop.
It seems many of these retail giants have forged there own philosophies when it comes to sustainability. I would copy and past them here but it would be infringing upon their copyright status, so your going to have to look it up yourself.   I have gotten to know many of my local box stores more deeply I have done some research on local  retail giant near my home,  I can't name them on this post their funny that way.  However, believe me when I say if they had given me permisson to list them they would and have earned their place on my on my blog page, with the changes they have made and continue to make, they have set the standards for a Sustainable businesses. These retail giants fits all the criteria for being Eco friendly and Sustainable. If you would like to know if  a box store in your area is a Sustainable  and Eco friendly establishement look for the LEED rating. This will tell you how Eco friendly your that particular branch has become. This is the industry standard of measuring how integrated a particular organization is to the ecosystems in its surrounding, by incorporating the best technologies and innovations in the industry. Therefore, having the least amount of impact on the ecosystems, yet creating job growth , and supporting the heart beat of a community in which they operate. It is really about a mutual respect for the environment, and for its community. However encompassing the natural laws in nature with technological laws of our new age gagits and forging a workable interaction between  both the envoriment and the retail stores is no easy task.  How far will these boundaries be pushed, only we can decide. By showing our support to the retail giants that are setting the standards of a sustainable living, and knowing each of us has the power to make the difference on how these Big Retail Giants operated in our communities. By choosing to be a selective shoppers and only buying items that have been deemed sustainable, is in part swaying these large corporations to restructure how they do business. I believe Kermit the Frog said it best, " It's not easy being Green". But many large box stores are sure making it look easy. With their new line of organic food products, they are now offering more recycle products, and re- purposed product lines, with these types of changes they are truly become  innovators in the green business. But it is not only what  they are selling in their aisles that is impressive. It is all work they are doing behind the scene which has me so excited. They have maximized their efficiency in lighting throughout the stores , incorporating a green roof, which reduces heat, and lowers carbon emissions, even their landscaping which surround their stores are Eco friendly. Better yet, the changes they have done within their administrative offices as well. The products they have chosen to furnish their offices spaces are made from sustainable sources, now that's what I am talking about.!.
Lets hear it for the  Box Stores for being green, Hip, Hip, Hoary !!!!!!!!  So I have to give  thanks  to these retail giants on their  commitment to Sustainability.   I can truly hold my head up high when shopping at a local Eco Friendly Box Store as I run through the shopping aisles shouting, "LETTUCE BEE SUSTAINABLE"