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A message from President Clinton
We were honored that President Bill Clinton shared a video message about sustainability with attendees of our 50th Shareholders meeting. The president spoke about how Walmart has showed the world that sustainability can be good business, and he encouraged our associates to use their time at Walmart to make a real difference.
June 5, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Justin Timberlake at Shareholders
Justin Timberlake celebrated with Walmart today at our annual shareholders’ meeting. An advocate for the environment himself, he introduced a video by President Bill Clinton that highlighted Walmart’s commitment to renewable energy, creating zero waste and selling products that sustain people and the environment. We in The Green Room are big fans of JT’s environmental commitment. (And he looked great in a hula skirt, too.)
June 1, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
‘She realized she had the ability to change her situation’
Padma is a participant in the Women in Factories Training Program
Last week I had the opportunity to visit with many of the women working in the factories in both India and Bangladesh who are taking part in our Women in Factories Training Program. Continue reading
May 31, 2012 Megan Murphy 1 comment
Partnering to keep a promise for women
Women in Factories Training Program session at MAF Clothing factory in Bangalore, India
When we launched the Women in Factories Training Program earlier this year, we knew that ultimately we are accountable to the women we are working to empower. If we at Walmart and our NGO partners do not create an environment where we are working together toward a common goal of truly empowering the women working in the supply chain, then we will have failed. Continue reading
May 29, 2012 Rajan Kamalanathan 2 comments
Drive down your gas costs this Memorial Day weekend
Did you know that your GPS device and certain smartphone apps can give you real-time gas mileage tips, and point you to the cheapest nearby gas station? How about the fact that every extra pound of luggage decreases your fuel economy, as does driving faster than 60 miles per hour? Learn these gas-saving secrets and more from this video, as well as six other videos on fuel efficiency from the Alliance to Save Energy.
Here are a few more tips:
- Avoid aggressive driving. Speeding, rapid acceleration and rapid braking can lower gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.
- Avoid excessive idling. Idling can waste a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner use. But it only takes a few seconds’ worth of fuel to restart your engine, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Combine errands into one trip. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.
- Beat the traffic. When possible, drive during off-peak hours to avoid stop-and-go or bumper-to-bumper traffic conditions, thereby reducing gas costs, time and stress.
- Keep tires inflated. Properly inflated tires can improve mileage by up to 3.3%. Conversely, under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3% for every 1 psi drop in pressure in all four tires. In addition, proper inflation improves tire longevity and driving safety. Find the proper tire pressure for your vehicle on a sticker on the driver’s side door jamb, in the glove box, and/or in your owner’s manual.
This chart shows how much you can save from each fuel efficiency tip. These suggestions can also improve your driving, increase the life of your tires, and help you beat traffic.
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FUEL EFFICIENCY TIPS |
MPG INCREASE | ANNUAL SAVINGS |
| Smart Driving | ||
| Avoid aggressive driving | up to 33% | $981 |
| Drive safe (highway) | up to 10% | $218 |
| Lose 100 pounds from trunk | up to 2% | $40 |
| Car Maintenance | ||
| Tune up vehicle | up to 4% | $82 |
| Fix oxygen sensor | up to 40% | $1,308 |
| Keep tires inflated | up to 3% | $61 |
| Use recommended oil | up to 2% | $40 |
| Fuel Efficient Car | Switching from 20 MPG to 30 MPG vehicle |
$930 in fuel costs* |
| The MPG increases and dollar savings are estimated for each tip based on data from 2011 Transportation Energy Data Book and U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) assuming vehicle fuel economy as 21.2MPG, average national gas price as $3.69/gallon, and annual 11,300 miles of travel. Actual results depend on how well you already follow these practices, whether you use more than one tip at a time, and other factors. *Sources: Alliance to Save Energy research and Department of Energy |
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May 24, 2012 Miriam Berg Leave a comment
How one African company is thinking about the environment
African company Tiger Brands, a Massmart supplier, began using a biodegradable bag for all varieties of its Albany sliced bread in 2010. Massmart represents 14 to 18 percent of Tiger Brands’ business.
Last weekend, I spent nearly 24 hours on a plane, traveling almost 9,000 miles for a business trip to a country where I don’t do business. Continue reading
May 10, 2012 Luigi Ferrini Leave a comment
Watch our sustainability Webcast live on Wednesday at 10 a.m. CST
Walmart has been working to build a more sustainable and socially responsible company for nearly seven years now. Our Global Sustainability Milestone Meetings are one of the ways in which we evaluate our progress and assess where we are on our sustainability journey. Continue reading
April 18, 2012 Walmart Green Room 2 comments
Just how far along is Walmart on its sustainability journey?
Today, we release our 2012 Global Responsibility Report, Walmart’s annual update on global sustainability and social responsibility.
The report documents our progress on everything from energy, waste and water to disaster relief, diversity and giving. It also covers two initiatives we launched in 2011: healthier, affordable food and women’s global economic empowerment. Continue reading
April 16, 2012 Andrea Thomas 1 comment
Bringing solar-powered stores to Colorado
Solar panel installation in the snow on the roof of a Lafayette, Colo., Walmart.
Trivia question: What state provided the inspiration for the song, “America the Beautiful”?
Answer: Colorado.
The Centennial State’s “beautiful, for spacious skies” are now being protected by six new solar projects constructed by SolarCity in partnership with Walmart
These solar-powered stores are expected to generate 3 million kilowatt-hours of clean, renewable energy each year, which is enough to power more than 225 homes, according to the EPA calculator. Continue reading
April 11, 2012 Toby Corey 7 comments
Is Walmart more hype than reality?
Solar panels on a Walmart in Marina, Calif.
Michelle Mauthe Harvey of the Environmental Defense Fund tackles a good subject today in GreenBiz. Are we at Walmart meeting our sustainability goals, or are we guilty of actually hyping empty efforts? Continue reading
March 30, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
