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Originally posted: September 26, 2008
Green Jewel opens
Friday, September 26, 2008 -- 4:35 p.m.
Post-Localvore Challenge, I've been re-thinking the way--and the places at which--I shop. So it's nice to know that Chicago now has a green option--Jewel.
While your local eating options may not be any more than any other Jewel in the area, you may be comforted by the fact that the store, located at 370 N. Desplaines St., went all out to ensure it was built and run in a green manner.
The Jewel, which is seeking LEED certification, used building materials with recycled content--and it was obtained from within a 500-mile radius. The heating and cooling systems are energy-efficient, as is the lighting. And it even has a green roof. Plus--not that this has anything to do with being green--the Jewel will also house an in-store dietitian to help shoppers.
I'm planning on swinging by later tonight to check it out, so I'll let you know what I see, first-hand. It sounds like a great initiative, especially if they plan to extend this to more of the new stores going up.
Now, if only they carried more local produce and products ...
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