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 Super Saver 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

--Plastic bag recycling bins are available to employees and customers.

--Reusable bags are offered for purchase.
--City-sponsored recycling centers are provided at the Council Bluffs store and at our location at 27th and Pine Lake in Lincoln.
--Paper recycling collection centers are available at the Grand Island store.

--E85 gasoline is available at the fuel center in Millard.
--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.