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BC Liquor Stores and the Liquor Distribution Branch introduce 16 Actions For a Green World because of our commitment to the environment and to leading sustainable retailing in British Columbia. The actions listed in the plan incorporate all facets of our business to maintain sustainable retailing and to reduce our environmental footprint. Click on "View Digital Brochure" button below to find out more about the 16 Actions.
“Thinking Green” is not a new idea at BC Liquor Stores. With a long-term commitment to the environment, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has been the leader in sustainable retailing in British Columbia for more than 35 years.
Today, the LDB is building on its foundation of sustainability by implementing leading edge energy reduction programs in all of its operational areas, including BC Liquor Stores.
Everyone has an important role to play in a healthy environment – especially at the retail level including customers and employees alike. The LDB is committed to further reducing its environmental footprint by building on existing programs and introducing new innovative plans.
With your help, we can reduce the impact on our environment. The LDB’s Doing Our Part Together awareness program encourages customers to make environment-conscious decisions when shopping. Let's keep Doing Our Part Together:
• A wide selection of organic products are available in stores
• Choose to carry out your purchases without a bag or using BC Liquor Stores reusable bottle bags
• Choose products available in alternative packaging (such as PET or Tetra Pak)
• Use tips to helping the environment
In early 2008, the LDB conducted a full review of all operations and the LDB Green Plan was created. Currently, the Green Plan identifies and tracks the status of more than 50 initiatives that have been implemented or are in various stages of consideration. Some of the key initiatives for 2008 included:
• Power Smart – Prior to Green House Gas (GHG) legislation, the LDB was in the process of working with BC Hydro to conduct a Power Smart energy audit all of its facilities with the goal of reducing energy requirements and costs.
• A full review of current recycling practices in all operations with the goal being to maximize recovery of materials and reduce costs.
• The replacement of LDB fleet vehicles with more fuel efficient hybrid cars.
The LDB is encouraged by the support and commitment received from the public and government for some of its sustainable initiatives and, looking into the future, intends to further its leadership in the retail sector. Going forward, the LDB will undertake further initiatives to increase sustainability and reduce its environmental footprint.
As a responsible retailer for almost 40 years, BC Liquor Stores invite you to continue to join our efforts to further reduce our environmental footprint by recycling, reusing and reducing. By Doing Our Part Together, we can make a positive environmental impact at the local, national and global levels.
Links:
[1] http://www.matters-of-taste.com/rightcolumncta/homepage-top-cta
[2] http://www.matters-of-taste.com/tastemagazine/greenbrochure.html
[3] http://www.matters-of-taste.com/files/2010_LDB_detailed_green_plan.pdf
[4] http://www.matters-of-taste.com/files/LDB_environment_glossary.pdf
[5] http://www.climateactionsecretariat.gov.bc.ca/
[6] http://www.gov.bc.ca/env/
[7] http://rcbc.bc.ca/
[8] http://www.bchydro.com/powersmart
[9] http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/
[10] http://www.davidsuzuki.org
