“Make every drop count. Retailers can develop a comprehensive water-saving strategy that includes:

• landscaping (utilize climate-appropriate plants and efficient irrigation);

• rainwater collection (which will vary depending upon the location’s climate);

• interior potable water use (incorporate low-flow plumbing fixtures and capture gray water for re-use if appropriate); and

• process water (investigate industrial water needs to determine whether there are opportunities to recycle, recirculate or recapture).”

— Kristi Byers, AIA LEED AP BD&C, founder, Kristi Byers, Architect