January 16, 2008
TheDenverChannel.com (CO)
Safeway Goes Green
DENVER - Safeway Inc., one of the nation’s leading retailers announced Wednesday that it has converted its entire U.S. truck fleet to cleaner-burning biodiesel fuel.
That announcement is part of the company’s “lead by example” green initiative, is being made at events throughout the country this week to raise awareness about sustainability and exploring new opportunities to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions while embracing environmental friendly initiatives throughout its business operations.
The initiative makes Safeway one of the first major retailers in the United States to completely convert its entire fleet of more than 1,000 trucks to cleaner-burning biodiesel fuel. Read the full story.