Tag Archives: Sustainable living
New life for hand-me-down buildings: Housing America’s homeless
All across the nation in the early twilight they gather. America’s lost, looking for shelter in hand-me-down buildings to wait out the night. Nearly one million of our neighbors, many families with children, are now on the streets seeking shelter and a new start.
Their needs are met by non-profit organizations, some using government funds and many using only private resources.
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Light the way to a greener holiday
Last night was the 80th lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City, marking for many the start of the holiday season.
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A natural partnership
Today two of the largest and most influential environmental media sites, Mother Nature Network (MNN) and TreeHugger, announced that they are merging. Both sites have a loyal following, and together are expected to attract 7 million visitors per month who are looking for sustainability and lifestyle news. We’ve been a fan of both sites for a long time. In fact, we have just started a unique advertising relationship with MNN
Today two of the largest and most influential environmental media sites, Mother Nature Network (MNN) and TreeHugger, announced that they are merging. Both sites have a loyal following, and together are expected to attract 7 million visitors per month who are looking for sustainability and lifestyle news. We’ve been a fan of both sites for a long time. In fact, we have just started a unique advertising relationship with MNN that includes the creation of a new content section where readers can find profiles of individuals, organizations, businesses, and products that are making a positive impact on the environment.
Today two of the largest and most influential environmental media sites, Mother Nature Network (MNN) and TreeHugger, announced that they are merging. Both sites have a loyal following, and together are expected to attract 7 million visitors per month who are looking for sustainability and lifestyle news. We’ve been a fan of both sites for a long time.
Read more ›The numbers behind zero waste
Today is America Recycles Day and there are simple steps all of us can take to reduce waste – and cut costs. At Walmart, one of our three big sustainability goals is to create zero waste and last year we worked towards this goal by recycling, donating food, and reusing organic material. As a result, we reduced the amount we send to landfill in the U.S. by 80 percent! For more on how we did it check out our infographic.
Today is America Recycles Day and there are simple steps all of us can take to reduce waste – and cut costs. At Walmart, one of our three big sustainability goals is to create zero waste and last year we worked towards this goal by recycling, donating food, and reusing organic material. As a result, we reduced the amount we send to landfill in the U.S.
Read more ›Making the ranks in sustainability
At any company, meeting sustainability goals is a collaborative effort. It involves the dedication of tens, hundreds, even thousands of people who are committed to continually improving sustainability efforts in all facets of the company – often when it’s not even part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
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