Walmart’s Global Responsibility – 1 Billion Meals, 100,000 Jobs and More
Today, more and more companies are recognizing that they have a responsibility to make the world a better place. At Walmart, we are committed to not only doing our part, but also leading the way. Renewable energy now provides nearly a quarter of Walmart’s electricity globally, and last year, the EPA confirmed we are the largest on-site green power generator in the US.
Read more ›Massachusetts store has a bright outlook on solar
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About 20 people gathered at our supercenter in Walpole, Mass., yesterday – among them the state’s Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Mark Sylvia, Walmart associates, community members, business leaders, and interns from the Environmental League of Massachusetts – to celebrate the completion of eight solar installations across the state.
Read more ›Eight ways to save money while boosting your home’s energy efficiency
Owning a home is a satisfying accomplishment, but between the mortgage, taxes, electricity, water, and cable, it can also be expensive. So, wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to actually save $500 every year just by making some small changes? We thought so, which is why we’ve outlined eight easy steps for saving money by being green:
1. Strip down.
Read more ›Walmart’s sustainability trilogy: A close-up perspective from EDF’s office in Bentonville
In Marc Gunther’s recent article “Walmart’s index: a real life toy story,” he calls the Walmart supplier Sustainability Index, “the biggest environmental initiative in the company’s history,” and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) agrees. He also questions whether “Walmart is taking this too far” and “how the world’s largest retailer is exercising its market power.
Read more ›Here are the Winners of the latest Pin to Win contest!
We’re always amazed at the creativity, ingenuity and dedication of our readers when it comes to sustainability. And all of that came through in the ideas we saw as part of the entries for Recycle Revamp, our latest Pin to Win Pinterest contest. We asked readers to show how they are reusing items in their house, or “upcycling.
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