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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.
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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 ›Make recycling a post-holiday tradition
From decorating the Christmas tree to wrapping gifts and hosting parties, there’s a lot of preparation that goes into celebrating the holiday season. And when it’s over, you’re left with presents, memories—and an incredible amount of waste. In fact, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during any other time of the year.
Read more ›LED sales floor lighting makes debut at Walmart Canada store
Shoppers at the Brampton North Walmart supercenter in Mississauga, Canada, will notice a brighter shopping experience thanks to newly installed lighting. What those visitors may not realize is that the ceiling lighting is also more environmentally friendly.
Walmart Canada, which already has numerous energy saving initiatives underway, unveiled the latest one last week.
Read more ›Recyclable packaging also makes toys easier to open
At Mattel, sustainability is driven by our desire to make the world a better place through play. We view sustainability as an investment in the current and future generations on whom our business depends. In support of our company goals, Mattel will design, manufacture and market our playful products while striving to continuously reduce our environmental impacts.
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