MODESTO, Calif. — Save Mart Supermarkets here said it plans to open a new store here Wednesday featuring several systems to reduce its carbon footprint.
Those technologies include water-based refrigeration systems to eliminate ozone-depleting chemical refrigerants; and heat-recovery systems, including skylights, reflective white roofing, variable-speed air handling systems and computer- and sensor-driven energy monitoring systems to optimize energy use; plus water conservation measures. As with other stores in the chain, the new store will recycle corrugated cardboard and plastics as part of Save Mart's composting program.
The 56,000-square-foot store is a replacement unit.
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