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The neighborhood center includes several unique “green” elements:

LOW EMISSION VEHICLE PARKING

Publix at Bee Ridge will feature 11 parking spaces reserved for Low Emission Vehicles. Situated in preferred locations throughout the shopping center, LEV parking is reserved for vehicles with a Green Rating of 40 or higher in accordance with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Is your car green? Natural gas and hybrid cars are not the only green cars on the road. Check-out Greener Cars to see if your gasoline powered automobile ranks among the top green cars.

Do your part to preserve our environment. Even if your car does not have a Green Rating, there is still much you can do to protect our natural resources. Greener Cars shares Green Driving Tips that everyone can adopt.

RECLAIM WATER USES

Publix at Bee Ridge is implementing water conserving initiatives to reduce its impact on our most precious natural resource. Reclaim water uses and water conserving systems are vital to the preservation of our water supply. Here are a few ways Publix at Bee Ridge is making a difference:

Landscape and Irrigation: The shopping center will save over 600,000 gallons of reclaimed water per year by installing native species and drought tolerant plant material. All irrigation will use 100% reclaimed water provided by the County.

Building Use: Publix at Bee Ridge is minimizing the impact on potable water by providing each tenant with its own separate water line from the reclaim water system which will be used for all non-potable functions such as toilet flushing.

Low-Flow Fixtures: To reduce water flow and minimize water consumption, each tenant space will utilize low-flow lavatories and dual flush toilets which allow for two different flush rates based upon use. Faucets with motion sensors will eliminate water waste through misuse or operator error.

Make small changes in your daily life to save water. Visit Water Use It Wisely for a complete list of tips to conserve water.