Safeway and sustainability

Sustainability is the hot new trend for 2008, and major players are getting into the act. Safeway is planning a press event Thursday at store on 14th and Kentucky in Washington, D.C. that will mark the conversion of Safeway's truck fleet to biodiesel. The event is just prior to the beginning of the Grocery Manufacturers Association's two day "Sustainability Summit, " according to notice from GMA. The event will also feature a tour of the Lifestyle store, highlighting energy efficient light and refrigeration.