Posts tagged ‘Food’
Would you drop everything to make a difference?
Daryl Foriest will never forget the last thing his brother said to him. He told him to make a difference, and now Daryl does that every day by feeding the growing number of hungry in New York City. Places such as the Food Bank For New York City, where he is a director, can be more sustainable by making better use of resources such as electricity. Daryl and the food bank worked to make their building more energy efficient, doing good for the environment while also doing good for those in need. See how the food bank was able to lower their costs, and as a result, feed more people and change more lives.
June 14, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Protecting the environment across the pond
A Bloomberg story about U.K. retailers using food waste as an alternative fuel got us thinking. Our retailer, Asda, is mentioned specifically for sending expired meat and bread to bioenergy sites that convert the waste into electricity. But diverting food waste is just one of the company’s activities that help reduce costs as well as environmental impact. Continue reading
June 11, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Father and son grow the future
Meet Al Hooks and his son, Demetrius. Their Alabama farm has been in the family for more than 100 years, and Al will be able to pass it on to his son one day. Al and Demetrius grow and supply kale, mustard and strawberries to Walmart stores in their area. Last year, Walmart increased the amount of locally grown produce it sells in the U.S. by 97 percent, and partnerships helped make that happen. Watch how Tuskegee University played a crucial role.
May 17, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Set big sustainability goals, then work at them daily
Walmart’s company-wide goal is to create zero waste. Corrugated cardboard is bundled into bales and sent to paper mills to be recycled into new paper products.Last year, Walmart U.S. kept nearly 81 percent of waste out of the landfill.
As someone who leads the drive toward sustainability every single day at work, I’ve been thinking a lot about our commitment as we wrap up Earth Month 2012. Continue reading
April 30, 2012 Andrea Thomas 2 comments
Pull up a seat at the world’s largest picnic
Staff members from The Nature Conservancy enjoy a Picnic for the Planet at Lyon Park in Arlington, Va. Photo courtesy of Erika Nortemann, The Nature Conservancy.
If we’re honest, we might admit we take our planet for granted. But think about how amazing the earth really is. Continue reading
April 1, 2012 Russell Shaffer 1 comment
From reuse to rescue
It all started with one store and a manager with a big heart. He gathered meat and poultry that went unsold at Walmart and began giving it to a nearby animal park to feed rescued animals.
Today, it is now a full-fledged program that has expanded to 325 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs, serving 128 animal sanctuaries and rescue centers in the U.S. Continue reading
March 22, 2012 Ali Zandi 6 comments
Growing Power
When you are serious about sustainability, farming becomes a primary focus. We are in countries like China, training farmers to use fewer chemicals, and in Costa Rica, where our agronomists work with – and we buy directly from – small- and mid-size farmers. Continue reading
March 13, 2012 Andrea Thomas Leave a comment
Two years later, the nation is on the move
Andrea Thomas at the Walmart Healthier Foods Announcement in Washington D.C.
Two years ago this month, First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off Let’s Move, targeting childhood obesity and focusing Americans on exercise and good nutrition. What has happened since? Don’t miss Ezekiel J. Continue reading
February 14, 2012 Andrea Thomas Leave a comment
Creative thinking about roses takes hundreds of trucks off the road
Roses are like the prima donnas of flowers. They demand special treatment that most other flowers don’t need. They require a very sharp blade for a clean cut, or else they won’t absorb water. And more than other flowers, they can’t withstand bacteria, so sanitization is important. Continue reading
February 14, 2012 Deb Zoellick Leave a comment
Share the love with fair trade certified Valentine’s Day gifts
Valentine’s Day is all about showing you care. And a gift that will bring a smile to your loved one’s face while benefitting farming communities around the world will really show how much you care. So support farming communities, protect the environment & share the love by finding these Fair Trade Certified Valentine’s Day gifts in a Walmart or Sam’s Club near you. Continue reading
February 13, 2012 Sri Artham 1 comment
