Posts tagged ‘oil’
Drawing from new ideas
This week, nearly 200 packaging suppliers are showing their latest innovations at the 7th Annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Sustainable Packaging Exposition. Here is an example of how small changes, such as the shape of a bottle or box, can translate into a bigger environmental impact.
May 9, 2012 Walmart Green Room 3 comments
So what’s the big deal about palm oil anyway?
All photos courtesy of ASDA Aisle Spy
At Asda, we’ve been blogging about sustainability in the UK for three years. We’re thrilled to be part of The Green Room and share our posts with you. Earlier in the week, Sam’s Club gave an update on its work with sustainable palm oil. Continue reading
February 22, 2012 Julian Walker-Palin 2 comments
Why wait? Sam’s Clubs combat deforestation with sustainable palm oil
Be sure to watch our video on sustainable palm oil after the jump!
I remember hanging up the phone after a conference call in July and thinking, “Why wait? Let’s do this now.”
My team is responsible for the finished baked goods in Sam’s Clubs. We’d been on a call about sustainable agriculture, an area that affects the products we purchase. Late last year, Walmart announced a new global commitment to sustainable agriculture, a move intended to do a number of things, including reduce the environmental impact of farming. Continue reading
February 21, 2012 David Walker Leave a comment
