Category Archives: Announcements
Insights into a more sustainable supply chain
This Monday, January 28, Jeff Rice, Walmart’s senior director of sustainability, will be presenting a webinar with the Business Civic Leadership Center as part of their “Evolution of Environmental Innovation” series to offer a deeper look into how we integrate environmental standards into our supply chain, yielding positive environmental—and business–results.
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Working to enhance our ethical sourcing program
As a global retailer, we are committed to value chains that empower the people who work in them, and the families that are supported by them, to live better. Our dedication to responsible sourcing includes both raising our own standards and partnering with other stakeholders to improve the standards and opportunity for workers across the industry.
As a global retailer, we are committed to value chains that empower the people who work in them, and the families that are supported by them, to live better. Our dedication to responsible sourcing includes both raising our own standards and partnering with other stakeholders to improve the standards and opportunity for workers across the industry.
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New concentrated bleach provides a greener path to whitening
The iconic Clorox Liquid Bleach jug you’ve seen for seemingly forever may soon become a collectible. That’s because a more modern, slimmed down version that’s easier to use is replacing it. The new concentrated Clorox® Bleach products are already in many Walmart stores today and are making their way into every Walmart throughout the country over the next month or so.
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Bulldog Reporter recognizes The Green Room as best blog
We are honored to receive the Bulldog Reporter Gold award for “Best Blog”, which covers the public relations and communications industry. Evaluating strategy, creativity, execution and key visitor metrics, the award recognizes a company or organization’s blog that is well-written, informative, and provocative, while also achieving a great degree of influence and engagement.
Read more ›Walmart and Sam’s Club introduce sustainable prescription packaging
Image courtesy of Keypakcard.com
Anyone who takes long-term medications knows that it can be difficult to remember to take them daily. Earlier this month, 4,600 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies introduced new packaging for select prescriptions that has a dual benefit: it is sustainable, and it helps patients stay on schedule with their medications.
GreenBiz.com names Walmart’s sustainable supply chain as a top 15 encouraging development for 2012
Earlier this week, GreenBiz.com posted a list of the most encouraging developments in sustainability for 2012, and Walmart was recognized for strengthening its commitment to a more sustainable global supply chain, an announcement made by President and CEO Mike Duke back in October with The Sustainability Consortium in Beijing.
Read more ›Giving local farmers more chances to grow
The concept of local produce seems pretty simple: It’s fresher, tastes better and supports local communities. But there’s much more to the story. Walmart Green Room interviewed Ron McCormick, Walmart’s senior director of sustainable agriculture, to learn more about local farming.
Read more ›No more ties for toys
Sustainability works best when it’s a mixture of innovation and environment. That’s especially true for our packaging efforts in the UK as we enhance customer experience and product sustainability credentials through reduced or optimised packaging, different solutions and using alternative materials.
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Preparing for Thanksgiving at DC Central Kitchen
Staff from DC Central Kitchen unload donated supplies from a truck.
At the annual Taste of Thanksgiving event hosted by the U.S. Department of State last Thursday, foreign ambassadors and their families gathered at Blair House to share in the American tradition of Thanksgiving and celebrate the power of food to bring people together.
A natural partnership
Today two of the largest and most influential environmental media sites, Mother Nature Network (MNN) and TreeHugger, announced that they are merging. Both sites have a loyal following, and together are expected to attract 7 million visitors per month who are looking for sustainability and lifestyle news. We’ve been a fan of both sites for a long time. In fact, we have just started a unique advertising relationship with MNN
Today two of the largest and most influential environmental media sites, Mother Nature Network (MNN) and TreeHugger, announced that they are merging. Both sites have a loyal following, and together are expected to attract 7 million visitors per month who are looking for sustainability and lifestyle news. We’ve been a fan of both sites for a long time. In fact, we have just started a unique advertising relationship with MNN that includes the creation of a new content section where readers can find profiles of individuals, organizations, businesses, and products that are making a positive impact on the environment.
Today two of the largest and most influential environmental media sites, Mother Nature Network (MNN) and TreeHugger, announced that they are merging. Both sites have a loyal following, and together are expected to attract 7 million visitors per month who are looking for sustainability and lifestyle news. We’ve been a fan of both sites for a long time.
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