Posts tagged ‘renewable energy’
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
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 Leave a comment
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 2 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 2 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
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
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
Expanding solar power in Massachusetts
Solar panels on the Walmart in Foothill Ranch, California
Solar power is one of several steps we’re taking toward our big goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy. Earlier this year, we had 115 rooftop solar installations in seven countries. And yesterday, the Boston Globe reported that Walmart will install solar panels on top of 27 Massachusetts stores. That’s enough to power 2,600 homes, according to the story, which you can read here.
May 16, 2012 Walmart Green Room 1 comment
