Toyota Opens New Eco-Friendly Distribution Center in Ontario
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Toyota has opened a new eco-friendly distribution center in Clarington, Ontario, that will help provide parts to customers across Eastern Canada. Spanning 350,000 square feet on a 30-acre parcel of land in Bowmanville, the distribution center boasts an impressive level of eco-friendly sustainability and accessibility, with a special focus on employee safety and wellness.
Photo: Toyota Canada
Earlier this month, Toyota released its 2020 North American Environmental Report that shows how it is progressing toward its global 2050 Environmental Challenge. The new distribution center was built with this in mind and features all sorts of cool tech to enhance sustainability. For example, it uses geothermal heating and dynamic self-dimming glass to reduce cooling needs. Additionally, water from the roof is collected into a 6,600-gallon cistern to supply toilets and urinals. Toyota estimates it will save more