Posts tagged ‘Andrea Thomas’
Making sustainability affordable in Brazil
I was just in Brazil where I walked the aisles of one of our eco-efficient stores. These are amazing buildings packed with great ideas ranging from express aisles for customers using reusable bags to infrastructure made from recycled material. I snapped a few photos with my BlackBerry which you’ll see below. Continue reading
January 24, 2012 Andrea Thomas 4 comments
The price of going green
Will people pay to go green? That’s a key question – maybe the question – for any company committed to sustainability. At Walmart, we’ve learned that the answer is a bit nuanced: Basically, usually not – but it depends.
Some customers will pay more for certain products that are better for the environment, and their top purchases include chicken, milk, fruits and vegetables, household cleaners and laundry/dish care. Continue reading
January 17, 2012 Andrea Thomas 5 comments
Taking care of our planet – together
When we launched our new sustainability blog earlier this week, we committed to a vibrant conversation about helping people around the world live better. We asked for your thoughts and ideas, and you are delivering!
You can see reader posts, as well as The Green Room’s responses. Continue reading
January 6, 2012 Andrea Thomas 7 comments
