OUR ECO-INITIATIVES

The new refrigeration system uses less Freon and less electricity per linear foot of refrigerated space in backroom and on the sales floor. It also keeps the temperature more appropriate for food quality and shelf life. These kinds are usually installed by a commercial refrigeration service to ensure they remain working for a long time.
Our upgraded electrical system supports the refrigeration system and operation of store including the loss of power to the business with a new generator and a scrubber to provide smooth delivery of a 3-phase power supply to our refrigeration system and store operations.
The simple act of removing the tiles on our sales floor reduced the need for a couple of pallets of toxic chemicals used to strip and clean the tiles. This also eliminates the residue from floor cleaning going into our local aquifer.
As of May 1st, 2015, tobacco products were no longer being sold at Cronig’s Markets. And in 2016 we stopped selling balloons due to their negative impact on our oceans, land and wildlife.
We added another solar array with auto/charging stations at Up-Island Cronig’s and in the next few years, the Up-Island store will get a remodel similar to the one described above in the Down-Island store. All this to make our business more eco-friendly for the community it serves.
But there is so much more to be done! Remembering that WE are part of our environment is crucial to making eco-minded decisions. We want to hear your ideas about choices we can each make and actions we can personally take to help us move toward a brighter and more eco-conscious future! LEARN MORE HERE