UTILITIES govern global everyday existence, from business to private lives, and without certain key services, modern life as we know it would collapse. Water and electricity dominate utility usage and both are scarce resources leading South African retailer, Woolworths, keeps high on the agenda in doing business. During National Water Week which ends on March 22, Woolworths is showcasing its efforts to save water across its nationwide stores and head office. Woolworths began its water resource management journey by engaging experts to measure how much water it uses. Since then, the retailer has changed the way it approaches real estate across the continent. Before Woolworths opens a new store, office or distribution centre it looks at the design of the property to make sure it uses water efficiently. Its stores now include features such as water-saving air-conditioning, kitchens and rest-room facilities. Selected properties collect rainwater. Others recycle it.
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