Posts tagged ‘trucks’
Rethink, rearrange, reduce
A large part of sustainability is re-examining details. Here’s another example of how a simple adjustment can make a big difference.
May 11, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
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
In trucking, the road to efficiency is continuous
Walmart is continuously working to improve its trucking fleet through technologies like this hybrid assist truck. Since 2007, the Walmart fleet has delivered 361 million more cases while driving 287 million fewer miles.
Delivering more while driving less: It’s a simple idea, but bringing it to life can be a bit complicated. Continue reading
May 3, 2012 Elizabeth Fretheim 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
