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Target Aims For Canadian Sustainability Bullseye With All LEED Stores

Clean Technica -- Anticipation is building for Target’s Canadian nationwide opening next year, while the Minneapolis-based retail giant aims to make sure the opening is a sustainability bullseye.
Target is planning for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) certification for all of its Canadian stores when it opens in 2013.
The plan involves designing stores which will limit waste, cut greenhouse gasses, and limit water and energy use.
With Target being a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), an organization that strives for LEED certification, officials say they look forward to meeting the environmental sustainability challenge of opening up their Canadian outlets.
“We take our role as good corporate citizen very seriously, and we’re proud that Target is making a firm

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:36:41 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse surprised to hear Target hasn't expanded the way other US big box stores have. It shows that Target is more cautious and careful w/ its capital.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,084 Points:1,450,275 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2012 3:04:13 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Canada is now way more advanced on technology then the US.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,277 Points:1,744,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2012 1:29:54 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse If done right Sustainability can save money.
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,562 Points:560,245 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 8:13:20 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse Nice story, but it should be on another forum.
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,165 Points:1,596,690 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 6:05:58 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse SO !!
BazooQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:9,715 Points:1,637,425 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:51:22 AM Ignore BazooQC Report Abuse If they don't serve gas at a better price, then it won't help gas prices.
fatboy97 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,494 Points:1,709,525 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:48:07 AM Ignore fatboy97 Report Abuse Good for them.
tcohio Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,717 Points:809,620 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:45:02 AM Ignore tcohio Report Abuse ok.. not really news
ironbox_sara Champion Author Albany Posts:9,601 Points:2,240,705 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:43:28 AM Ignore ironbox_sara Report Abuse Overblown. Design for energy conservation not a plaque on the wall.
ExplodingGlass Champion Author Maine Posts:1,365 Points:768,470 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:42:55 AM Ignore ExplodingGlass Report Abuse sure
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Bus936 Champion Author Lexington Posts:16,454 Points:3,221,955 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:40:30 AM Ignore Bus936 Report Abuse This is nice for everyone to jump onto the bandwagon to save energy, and in the process ripping off the consumers to do so.
cutter1330 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:8,045 Points:1,696,065 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:40:09 AM Ignore cutter1330 Report Abuse OK
wegman Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,817 Points:2,090,500 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:40:00 AM Ignore wegman Report Abuse I hope this is cost effective without the Canadian taxpayer picking up the bill.
joekool1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,099 Points:131,280 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:39:46 AM Ignore joekool1 Report Abuse im glad they are in canada
checkitnow Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,051 Points:574,495 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:38:34 AM Ignore checkitnow Report Abuse how is this gas price related?
NJColt Champion Author New Jersey Posts:12,650 Points:2,644,935 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:36:41 AM Ignore NJColt Report Abuse Cool.
GasPriceHelp4u Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,697 Points:570,750 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:36:38 AM Ignore GasPriceHelp4u Report Abuse Target needs to find its way!!!
slkmoo Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,263 Points:331,425 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:36:31 AM Ignore slkmoo Report Abuse ok
tbgasmizer Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,053 Points:1,230,620 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:36:20 AM Ignore tbgasmizer Report Abuse Go Target.
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,017 Points:1,744,760 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:35:46 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse Very good. And cheaper than a nuke plant meltdown.
yelobus Champion Author Houston Posts:5,610 Points:1,558,790 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:35:45 AM Ignore yelobus Report Abuse Ok.
fordfan1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,102 Points:1,892,965 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:35:36 AM Ignore fordfan1 Report Abuse It will soon be here with the help of our hard earned tax dollars!!!!!
WonderfulMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:11,660 Points:1,789,185 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:35:35 AM Ignore WonderfulMI Report Abuse Target supported Republicans. Target gave money to the Republican governor of Wisconsin in his fight to destroy unions. Now, Target is going environmental? Has target switched over to the commie pinko environut liberal camp?
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,790 Points:1,548,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:35:27 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse All fine and well, as long as the products are reasonably priced.
subnuke Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,503 Points:1,509,890 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:35:18 AM Ignore subnuke Report Abuse ok
BM4225 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:10,134 Points:2,097,220 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:32:39 AM Ignore BM4225 Report Abuse Well good for Target, I like their stores, they are clean, bright, and their employess friendly. Oh, did I mention that their price are the same as Walmart, and I even made a purchase on line, had it delivered for a little less than Walmart, which I would have to drive to the store to pick it up, after it was shipped there.
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rocket_ron Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,301 Points:1,989,420 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:30:38 AM Ignore rocket_ron Report Abuse I guess they can do what ever they want.
slgas Champion Author Houston Posts:6,040 Points:1,564,490 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:30:07 AM Ignore slgas Report Abuse Being a great corporate citizen.
03mdx Champion Author Syracuse Posts:4,735 Points:1,525,085 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:29:44 AM Ignore 03mdx Report Abuse Sounds like Target really thought this out.
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pbear316 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,045 Points:680,065 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:29:04 AM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse What's the connection to gas prices?
scottydoesnt Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,792 Points:529,770 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:28:31 AM Ignore scottydoesnt Report Abuse LEED scores can be exaggerated very easily.
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teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,483 Points:504,070 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 4:26:39 AM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse Let's hope that all of Target's "sustainability" efforts add up to the savings they envision. From what we understand, some "limited water" applications (like low-flow toilets) are causing some plumbing problems. We don't see the tie-in between these efforts and gas prices. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, everyone.
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