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.

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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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Celebrating what our moms have taught us

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to celebrate moms’ influence on our habits and traditions. So, last week’s #WinItWednesday contest invited you to share the best eco-friendly trick you learned from your mom. As always, each winner receives a $100 Walmart gift card and the chance to be featured on Mother Nature Network’s Leaderboard.

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Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica earns big recognition for sustainability

Windmills in Mexico

Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica purchases all of the energy created by the Oaxaca I Lamatalaventosa Wind Farm.

Walmart’s commitment to sustainability spans the globe, so it’s always exciting to see how that work is translating into other important milestones and connections for our stores around the world.

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Eco-friendly tips straight from mom

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Mother’s Day is a time to thank mom for all she has done for us and all that we’ve learned from her—and we do learn a lot!

In the spirit of recognizing strong women in our lives—our moms—and all that they teach us, we’re focusing this week’s #WinItWednesday contest on what mom has taught you about sustainability.

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