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Better Living Business Plan winners innovate with focus on energy, reducing waste

It’s always encouraging to get a glimpse of the next generation of sustainability leaders, and that’s just what Walmart executives and associates got the opportunity to see with this year’s Better Living Business Plan Challenge. There were plenty of ideas that served the triple bottom line, and a lot of creativity and ingenuity.

By Walmart Green Room on May 22, 2013

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.

By Walmart Green Room on May 17, 2013

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.

Massachusetts store has a bright outlook on solar

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.

By Walmart Green Room on May 16, 2013

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.

By Walmart Green Room on May 14, 2013