Environmental Sustainability
Walgreens Stores Built for Sustainability
In 2009, Walgreens opened the first drugstore to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
From energy efficient lighting to offering green shopping bags, Walgreens works tirelessly to make sure each store is eco-friendly.
Walgreens and Earth Hour
Walgreens is a proud participant of Earth Hour to raise awareness about energy consumption and fight climate change.
Walgreens Runs on Solar Power
In 2007, Walgreens started solar panel projects and now has nearly 80 active systems implemented across the country.
Walgreens Plastic Bag Initiative
Starting in August 2010, customers will be asked if they need a bag for three or less items at checkout to reduce plastic bag usage.