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Saturday, December 29, 2007
Kroger should put doors on their open refrigerators
Posted by The Dean of Cincinnati
For quite some time, I’ve wondered at how much energy is wasted because of all those open refrigeration units at all the grocery stores. It seems bad from both an environmental and business standpoint. So, why doesn’t a Cincinnati corporation like Kroger make a big deal in these new green-conscious days about putting doors on all its units? It will save the company money in the long run, and it could reduce carbon emissions.
So I just sent Kroger this message through their online web form:
To Whom It May Concern:
As you know, green consciousness has reached an all-time high in our culture, with more and more people thinking about ways to reduce their carbon emissions.
As you also know, your stores are filled with refrigeration units that don’t have any doors. This is extremely wasteful.
Kroger could make some news by going green—fitting their open refrigeration units with doors to save energy. It would be good for the environment and good for business.
When can we expect to see them implemented?
Thanks!
The Dean
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31 Dec 2007 at 02:24 pm | #
I just got this response:
04 Jan 2008 at 05:16 pm | #
Dean!
You need to do some research on the subject.
These stores are very conscious of their energy costs and it is arrogant to assume that they aren’t.
Cold air is heavier that warm air and unless there is an activity, such as a fan-generated air current, the cold air will remain in the box.
On the other side is the cold boxes with doors. When their doors open there is a rush of air that is significant. One needs only to notice how glass doors fog instantly. You might also want to compare a freezer chest and an upright freezer in the home. More uprights are purchased by far, but the public wants uprights and that is their right in America. Now you want to impose standards on Kroger but not on your neighbors?