As part of its goal to become more globally responsible, Starbucks has announced that it will change conventional bulbs in 8,000 of its stores to LED bulbs. According to its website, Starbucks also announced its entrance into the construction phase of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED® Volume Certification pilot program.
The goal is to reach LEED certification for all new company-owned stores worldwide beginning in late 2010. Check out the video about their green construction:
I guess I don’t have to feel so guilty the next time I spend $4 on a cup of coffee.
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