Staples will open LEED-registered store in Boston

The above photo of the new store was provided by Staples.

Office supply retailer Staples Inc. today announced the opening of its first LEED-registered store in the Northeast.

According to Framingham-based Staples, the store at 4165 Washington St. in Roslindale, is one of the first stores in Boston to be registered with the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, program.

The council is a nonprofit group that encourages the construction of so-called green buildings.

Staples said in a press release: "Through the use of innovative features, such as an energy efficient roof with skylights that provide natural light for much of the store, the new Staples will use 35 percent less energy than a standard Staples store and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 105,821 lbs. per year. In addition, the store is estimated to save 20,325 gallons of water per year (56 gallons per day) compared to standard Staples through low-flow sinks and toilets."

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino is scheduled to join Staples officials this morning at a special store-opening ceremony, Staples said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)