“At ALDI, we’re taking tangible steps to support a healthier planet without raising prices so consumers can feel good about shopping our aisles. We are transitioning to environmentally friendly natural alternatives across all of our stores by 2035 that will not only keep products fresh, but also reduce nearly 60 percent of potential carbon emissions each year. As ALDI continues to grow, we are committed to making sustainable shopping affordable and accessible to everyone.“

– Dan Gavin, ALDI

“Walgreens is committed to staying at the front end of sustainable solutions. This project and similar projects completed in other parts of the country are a demonstration of our commitment to our roadmap for implementing lower global warming potential refrigerants and enhancing development of maintenance labor competency through commercialization and adoption of new technology.“

– Greg Sisk, Walgreens

“I would like to thank the NASRC, DEC, and Empire Refrigeration for their support of our Store’s ongoing efforts to meet the amended regulations. And, although the regulations may not require the replacement of existing equipment, the practical realities of running a grocery store often require otherwise. Our new, low-temp R-290 cases are sleek, quiet and an efficient replacement of our HFC-dependent frozen food cases. A great option that would have not happened but for the confluence of circumstances only made possible through this program. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions to every refrigeration challenge facing long-serving, inner-city-based stores, which typically have a patchwork of legacy systems. Even projects like ours had additional costs not covered under the generous grant. So, for many independent grocery stores serving income-sensitive communities, the best hope may lie with similar collaborative projects.“

– Salvatore Bonavita, Key Foods