Posts tagged ‘energy’
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
August 30, 2012 John Evankovich and Clayton Patrick 2 comments
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
August 23, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
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.
August 21, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
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
August 15, 2012 Don Moseley 7 comments
A closer look at the Red Bluff turbine
Earlier this week, we shared news of a 265-foot-high wind turbine being completed at a Walmart distribution center in Red Bluff, Calif. This slideshow gives a view of the project from several angles.
August 9, 2012 Walmart Green Room 3 comments
Elevating wind power in Red Bluff
In Red Bluff, Calif., a Walmart distribution center will soon be distributing more than just products. Today, Forbes reported that a 265-foot-high wind turbine is being completed on the site. According to the story, the 1-megawatt General Electric turbine will supply between 15 and 20 percent of the center’s electricity and is the next step in our ultimate goal to be powered 100 percent by renewable energy.
August 6, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Walmart solar in the news
Yesterday we posted news of a solar milestone – 100 stores in California powered by this technology. Currently, we have more than 150 solar projects across the U.S., and a Bloomberg story noted that Walmart is ahead of other companies on this front. But when you’ve set a goal of one day being powered 100 percent by renewable energy, there’s always room for improvement. So we continue to work toward our next step: 1,000 locations using solar power by 2020.
Check out the full story here.
July 31, 2012 Walmart Green Room 11 comments
Driving solar in California
100th Walmart solar installation on Store #2479 in San Diego, California
What country ranks No. 1 in the world in solar? The U.S.? Japan? Continue reading
July 30, 2012 Walmart Green Room 3 comments
Farmhouse upgrades help improve lives in California
H.I.S. House, a temporary homeless shelter in Placentia, Calif., recently received several upgrades that will lower the facility’s energy costs.
How do you ensure a century-old California farmhouse-turned-temporary homeless shelter continues to rebuild lives? You do some actual rebuilding on the site. Continue reading
July 10, 2012 Scott Larson 1 comment
Summer solstice
Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar is the earth’s most available energy source. Tell us your thoughts on a world powered entirely by the sun.
June 20, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
