Last week, Puma opened its first sustainable store in a suburb of Bangalore, India. The 800-square-meter store was locally developed and sourced, and was designed for energy savings and environmentally friendly practices. The lower levels are reserved for retail sales, while and upper floor and a terrace will feature a Puma Social Club café and bar, which should open by the end of the year. The building itself was made using recycled steel and silt that would normally have been waste, and more than 90 percent of the interior is exposed to natural sunlight, so less artificial light is needed. What lighting there is, is energy-efficient. The setup of the building allows for natural cooling, with enough insulation that air-conditioning isn't necessary as well as a roof garden to keep heat out. It's 100 percent solar-powered using solar photovoltaic cells, furnishing and fixtures are made from recycled wood, and low volatile organic paint was used on the walls. It is the first store in India to feature the Bring Me Back program allowing customers to recycle footwear, apparel and soft accessories right in the store.

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