Packaging that prevents waste
With the recent kickoff of football season comes tailgates and football parties with friends and family. One of the most popular snacks during this time of year? Guacamole. In fact, today is National Guacamole Day! Yet, preparing it from scratch can sometimes be difficult because avocados are a tricky fruit to pick out. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 16, 2012
Pinterest contest results announced Monday
Thanks to all of you who entered our Walmart Green: Pin to Win contest on Pinterest. We were overwhelmed by not only the number of entries, but also the creativity of your submissions.
Check back here on The Green Room for the five winners, which will be posted Monday, September 17 at 10 a.m. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 14, 2012
Boosting solar power in Buckeye
Our commitment to solar energy is clear as day — and we’ve made significant progress toward that promise. Within the past six months alone, we’ve expanded our solar footprint in Massachusetts and installed our 100th rooftop solar panel at a store in San Diego. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 13, 2012
Watch our Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting live
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. CDT, Walmart leaders, associates and our NGO partners will come together to discuss the state of sustainability within our business. We’ll hear about innovations in renewable energy, products, the Sustainability Index and more. You’re invited to participate in real time – simply visit this specially designated page on The Green Room to view a webcast of our Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.
By Walmart Green Room on September 12, 2012
Wanted: your best green Pin-spirations
We at The Green Room always like to hear from our readers. And starting today, we’re inviting you to join a different kind of conversation.
Today through Sept. 12, you can participate in our Walmart Green: Pin to Win Contest on Pinterest, which offers the chance to win one of five $500 Walmart Gift Cards for showing us your best visual inspirations for living green. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 5, 2012
Batteries: The unsung recycling hero
Batteries often get a bad rap—and, quite honestly, for good reason. As most people know, they’re full of chemicals that can be toxic to the environment. But here’s something that might surprise you: Car batteries are actually the most recycled consumer product in America, even more than aluminum cans. Continue reading
By John Evankovich and Clayton Patrick on August 30, 2012
Trailblazing a path for women in clean energy
Editor’s note: The following post originally appeared in June on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website. Kim Saylors-Laster is one of 27 ambassadors for the department and MIT’s Clean Energy Education & Empowerment program. As part of her ambassador work, she is helping to select six outstanding women in the energy field to be awarded $10,000 for their accomplishments. Continue reading
By Kim Saylors-Laster on August 28, 2012
Seeking solutions on energy
No one has all the answers for the best way to protect the environment. And although Walmart has several plans – and goals – in place to reduce our impact, we’re always exploring new methods of contributing toward them. But sometimes just having a goal at all can make a big difference, according to a blog post published yesterday on CNBC.com. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on August 23, 2012
Green behavior around the globe
Preserving the environment seems like a topic with universal interest. But having an interest doesn’t always mean we’re willing to change our behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered about someone else’s attitudes toward sustainability, you should check out National Geographic’s Greendex.
By Walmart Green Room on August 21, 2012
Soaking up the power of rain
Summer is an ideal time for those with a green thumb, but as homeowners and gardeners know, some plants need a lot of water. In fact, landscaping can account for up to a third of residential water use. By some estimates, up to half of the water used for business and homes is wasted due to water inefficiencies in outdoor landscapes. Continue reading
By Don Moseley on August 15, 2012
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