Case Study: Sainsbury's and the UK's greenest convenience store

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From passivhaus principles to chillers with doors, BusinessGreen explores the secrets behind Sainsbury's latest eco-store

How would you feel about supermarket chiller cabinets that you actually have to open? Would they stop you picking out your carton of yoghurt or Friday night ready meal? Or would you welcome a simple innovation...

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