Buy "Local Equals Fresh" reusable bags; A St. Lucia IGA saves $260,000 by greening their store; Rhode's IGA is cutting plastic bag use
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October 10, 2019
FEATURED STORY
3 Simple Steps for More Sustainable Shopping
Did you know 88% of consumers say they also want the brands they shop to help them be more sustainable in their daily lives? Check out these simple and inexpensive suggestions to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability—and help your shoppers act on theirs.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Rodhe’s IGA Plans to Cut Plastic Bag Use in Half
See how Rodhe’s IGA Marketplace in Millersburg, Ohio teamed up with the local park district on a campaign to encourage people to bring their own bags when grocery shopping, while helping the store meet its goal to reduce plastic bag use.
BEST PRACTICE
St. Lucia Stores' Green Update Reaps a $260,000 Reward
See how nine supermarkets in St. Lucia remodeled their stores to become more energy efficient through the installation of LED lights, efficient refrigeration and HVAC systems, and solar PV systems resulting in a 5% reduction in energy use and a $260,000 cost savings within the first year.
Have a Best Practice of Your Own?
We'd like to hear it!
RED OVAL ROUNDUP
Let Ashgrove be Your Partner for More Sustainable Shopping
Looking to give your shoppers lasting alternatives to single-use bags and cups? Red Oval partner Ashgrove Marketing is here to help with IGA-branded solutions that help you—and your shoppers—make a difference!
CREATIVE CHOICE AWARDS
Submit Your Marketing or Merchandising Campaign and Win!
Have your marketing and merchandising efforts increased sales, boosted store traffic, or provided a unique benefit to the community? You could be a winner in NGA’s Creative Choice Awards, and honored at The NGA Show in San Diego this coming February.
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