Community Cafe Bainbridge

T&C's Sustainability Director Tony D'Onofrio explains the good news about the completely redesigned Town & Country Market in Bainbridge that earned a gold award for green features that make a difference for the environment and climate ... and for the enjoyment of the food shopping experience. In this 21-minute podcast in BCB's "Going Greener" series, Tony explains how this award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design follows from the company's values and commitment to sustainability. Some highlights of T&C's rebuild achievements are: 120 rooftop solar panels 50 percent reduction in total electricity use (even though the square footage increased) Purchase of green energy LED lighting inside and outside Use of natural day light Low-VOC materials, so you can smell the fresh food and not the paints and finishes Maximum filtration of interior air Low-flow toilets and sinks Refrigeration that uses half the greenhouse gases of traditional refrigeration Storm water filtration Vestibule entry l