Posts tagged ‘water’
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
Soaking up the power of rain
Summer is an ideal time for those with a green thumb, but as homeowners and gardeners know, some plants need a lot of water. In fact, landscaping can account for up to a third of residential water use. By some estimates, up to half of the water used for business and homes is wasted due to water inefficiencies in outdoor landscapes. Continue reading
August 15, 2012 Don Moseley 1 comment
August 3 is National Watermelon Day
There are few other tastes just right for the sweltering summer heat than the fresh bite of a watermelon slice. Made up of 92 percent water, watermelons are not only ideal for a hot day, but their multitude of health benefits make them an important part of a healthy diet. Through our partnership with Tuskegee University, local, small farmers are expected to supply our stores in the Southern region with 250,000 watermelons this year. With programs like this one, we’re helping our customers have access to a wider variety of fresher, locally grown produce and collaborating with farmers to sell more of their products and benefit their businesses.
Celebrate National Watermelon Day by following these easy steps to choosing the perfect watermelon.
August 3, 2012 Walmart Green Room 1 comment
Riding out the drought
You don’t have to follow the news to know what’s been a top story for the past several weeks. Lack of rain and excessive heat has left a large part of our country in a drought.
As of last week, drought has taken over 63.5 percent of the United States, the nation’s highest percentage since the 1950s, according to the latest U.S. Continue reading
July 24, 2012 Todd Franke Leave a comment
Is Walmart more hype than reality?
Solar panels on a Walmart in Marina, Calif.
Michelle Mauthe Harvey of the Environmental Defense Fund tackles a good subject today in GreenBiz. Are we at Walmart meeting our sustainability goals, or are we guilty of actually hyping empty efforts? Continue reading
March 30, 2012 Walmart Green Room 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
How Walmart saved 1 billion gallons of water in two years
Fresh water is a luxury in much of the world. Today, only about 2.5 percent of the water on the planet is fresh – and with our world population on pace to reach 9 billion by 2050 – protecting our water resources is more important than ever. Continue reading
January 26, 2012 Rex Tilton 12 comments
