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Head of corporate affairs tells of Walmart’s commitment to environmental and social good

Leslie Dach, Healthy fresh food announcement

Leslie Dach, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Walmart, recently sat down with the Huffington Post to reflect on his tenure with Walmart after announcing that he would be resigning so he could spend more time with his family. Continue reading

March 22, 2013 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment

Reducing laptop energy emissions

We all know some of the ways to bring sustainability into our homes, whether by recycling, eating locally grown foods, or buying energy saving appliances. So, when we think about what to stock on our shelves, we want to make in-home sustainability even easier by providing our customers with the option of purchasing the most sustainable products possible, no matter what category. Continue reading

March 20, 2013 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment

Make sustainability part of spring break

Eco-friendly rides: Bicycles!

With signs of spring upon us, many people are ready for a much-needed spring break – a good time to relax, recharge and reboot. Here are a few ways to keep up your eco-friendly habits, even while you’re enjoying a break from everything else:

Make the most of a staycation. Continue reading

March 18, 2013 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment

Walmart Canada’s new wheels turn heads

Walmart Truck Blueprint

Walmart Canada’s 60-foot supercube allows us to ship almost 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer and features sustainable improvements.

When your workplace spans 3,500 miles from coast to coast, the best way to turn heads is to show up with a tricked-out set of wheels. Continue reading

March 14, 2013 Michael Buna Leave a comment

#WinItWednesday contest highlights tips for spring

Although it might not feel like it in some parts of the country, the official start of spring is right around the corner. And with spring comes new inspiration to get outdoors, tidy up around the house, and appreciate the season. Continue reading

March 11, 2013 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment

Get energized for spring with this month’s #WinItWednesday contest

We’re pleased to announce our second #WinItWednesday contest! We’re looking for your most creative and helpful tips about how to live green. Each winner will receive a $100 Walmart gift card and a chance to be featured on The Green Room and on The Leaderboard, a special editorial section on Mother Nature Network. Continue reading

March 6, 2013 Walmart Green Room 2 comments

CDP and Walmart: A partnership to reduce suppliers’ greenhouse gas emissions

CDP Logo

Watch the “About CDP” video here.

Climate change has been in the headlines a lot recently. The National Climatic Data Center announced that 2012 was the warmest year in the U.S. since national record keeping began in 1895. In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama declared “for the sake of our children and our future, we must do more to combat climate change.” And CDP has recently released a report revealing that 70 percent of companies believe that climate change has the potential to significantly affect their business or revenue. Continue reading

February 13, 2013 Betty Cremmins Leave a comment

Congratulations to our #WinItWednesday contest winners!

Congratulations to the winners of our first #WinItWednesday contest on Twitter! We received hundreds of submissions from our followers and it was fun to read all the great ideas for adding an environmentally-inspired twist to Valentine’s Day. Each of the three winners will receive a $100 Walmart gift card for providing a creative, crafty and eco-friendly idea. Continue reading

February 11, 2013 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment