Bio planet e braine lalleud chirec

Colruyt's organic supermarket chain Bio-Planet has launched a new store concept in its renovated outlet in Braine-l'Alleud in the Walloon Brabant province of Belgium.

The new concept focuses on sustainability with features such as a separate greenhouse for fruit and vegetables, recycled shopping baskets and circular construction materials.

'Best Storage Conditions'

Store manager, Olivier Verzwymelen, commented, "The greenhouse is connected with the refrigerated fresh market and benefits from the cold flowing through.

"Without using extra energy, we reach a temperature of 9°C and a humidity of 75% in the greenhouse - the best storage conditions allowing us to counter food waste."

The store is equipped with a new Ecotap refill station for laundry, dishwashing and cleaning products.

The retailer aims to introduce refills for personal care products in the future.

The renovated Bio-Planet store also houses sustain