Food Lion has stepped its sustainability efforts by breaking ground on its first and South Carolina’s first green grocery store.

The store, located in northeast Columbia, will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified. The store, located behind The Summit neighborhood at 4730 Hard Scrabble Road, will feature a number of environmentally-friendly construction and energy-efficient services, including an on-site recycling center, skylights for natural lighting, educational kiosks and preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles.

“Food Lion has a long-standing commitment to serving as a caring neighbor and is committed to being a strong corporate citizen in the communities in which we operate,” said Kyle Mitchell, VP store development. “We are committed to protecting the environment and reducing energy consumption through green building construction. We are pleased to show our commitment to the citizens of South Carolina by being the state’s first ‘green’ grocery store.”

Food Lion’s first green store is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2009. The store will employ approximately 50 associates.

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