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Massachusetts store has a bright outlook on solar

Walpole store co-managers Kyle Dutra and Mike Cambria, at left, give a tour of the supercenter, which was recently expanded to include a full grocery department.
Chris Buchanan from Walmart, Commissioner Mark Sylvia from the Mass. Department of Energy Resources and Andrew Chester from Greenskies during a tour of the solar installation.
Walmart's public affairs director Chris Buchanan addresses a gathering of about 20 guests to celebrate eight new solar installations.
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Mark Sylvia speaks about renewable energy at a Walmart in Walpole.
Walmart associates baked a special treat for the event: a cake in the shape of the Walpole store, complete with solar rooftop.

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.

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By Walmart Green Room on May 16, 2013

Happy Earth Day from Walmart Green Room

Happy Earth Day from Walmart Green Room
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By Walmart Green Room on April 22, 2013

Head of corporate affairs tells of Walmart’s commitment to environmental and social good

Leslie Dach, Healthy fresh food announcement

Leslie Dach, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Walmart, recently sat down with the Huffington Post to reflect on his tenure with Walmart after announcing that he would be resigning so he could spend more time with his family.

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By Walmart Green Room on March 22, 2013

Bringing solar to Ohio and beyond: More than 200 installations and counting

Store manager Stan Miller stands for a photograph on top of Walmart 3784 in Franklin, Ohio.
Vicki Meredith, assistant store manager of Walmart 3784 in Franklin, Ohio, surveys the new soalr planels that were installed on the rooftop of the store.
Solar panels line the roof top of Walmart 3784 in Fraklin, Ohio
Nicola Doss and Jeremy Barnett of SunEdison join Walmart store manager Janie Whitehead, and Hawaii State Representative Sharon Har for a photograph on the rooftop of Walmart 3883 in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Store manager Janie Whitehead on the rooftop of Walmart 3883 in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Left to right, Hawaii Senator Mike Gabbard, Nicola Doss (SunEdison) Kapolei Store Manager Janie Whitehead, Jeremy Barnett (SunEdison).

There’s an exciting new feature at 12 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in Ohio: a sunroof.

As of March 4, solar panels are now providing more than 4.7 megawatts of generation capacity to those buildings, creating enough energy to power more than 820 homes.

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By Walmart Green Room on March 13, 2013

Follow the leaders on The Leaderboard

MNN Walmart Leaderboard

A few months ago, we announced a new advertising partnership with Mother Nature Network that would create a special editorial channel on the site for readers to explore the people, businesses and organizations leading in sustainability.

Now we’re pleased to announce the official launch of that channel, “The Leaderboard”.

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By Walmart Green Room on January 28, 2013