Sustainability

B&R Stores, Inc., is dedicated to helping people achieve a high quality of life, and we believe being good stewards of our surroundings and fostering a healthy environment is an important part of this mission. Take a look at the list below to see what we’re doing at Russ’s Market to make our stores and the world around us more earth-friendly.

Store Construction

LED lighting is used in exterior and exit signage and in refrigerated door cases wherever possible.
New light fixtures with energy-efficient ballasts and lamps are being utilized in all remodeled stores.
Upgraded high-efficiency refrigeration and HVAC equipment is in place in most locations.
Extra insulation is added with every new roof installation.
Heat reclaim systems are used in the majority of stores to heat water and inside air.

In-Store Services

Recycling bins for plastic bags are available to employees and customers.
Reusable bags are offered for purchase (customers receive a discount on their grocery bill each time they reuse the bag).
City-sponsored recycling centers are provided at three Lincoln locations (33rd and Highway 2, Coddington and West A, and 63rd and Havelock).
We’re a proud participant of the Go Local campaign that promotes sustainable agriculture from local farmers.

Programs

We practice storewide recycling of all cardboard and paper products.
Our stores participate in the FoodNet program (picks up culled produce and products and redistributes them to food pantries throughout Nebraska).
A variety of partnerships formed with local farmers provide culled produce for livestock feed and/or composting.
Bakery and delicatessen grease is reconstituted as biodiesel fuel.
We continually evaluate how we can be better stewards of the environment by reducing landfill waste and energy consumption.
Our weekly newspaper insert is printed using environmentally friendly methods.