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Rethink, rearrange, reduce

Walmart Truck Infographic
A large part of sustainability is re-examining details. Here’s another example of how a simple adjustment can make a big difference.

A large part of sustainability is re-examining details. Here’s another example of how a simple adjustment can make a big difference.

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Drawing from new ideas

Walmart Resin Infographic
This week, nearly 200 packaging suppliers are showing their latest innovations at the 7th Annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Sustainable Packaging Exposition. Here is an example of how small changes, such as the shape of a bottle or box, can translate into a bigger environmental impact.

This week, nearly 200 packaging suppliers are showing their latest innovations at the 7th Annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Sustainable Packaging Exposition. Here is an example of how small changes, such as the shape of a bottle or box, can translate into a bigger environmental impact.

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In trucking, the road to efficiency is continuous

Walmart Hybrid Truck

Walmart is continuously working to improve its trucking fleet through technologies like this hybrid assist truck. Since 2007, the Walmart fleet has delivered 361 million more cases while driving 287 million fewer miles.
Delivering more while driving less: It’s a simple idea, but bringing it to life can be a bit complicated.

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Creative thinking about roses takes hundreds of trucks off the road

Roses, Walmart Sustainability

Roses are like the prima donnas of flowers. They demand special treatment that most other flowers don’t need. They require a very sharp blade for a clean cut, or else they won’t absorb water. And more than other flowers, they can’t withstand bacteria, so sanitization is important. It’s fair to say you have to work a little harder to make roses happy.

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