What People Are Saying
Sustainability
Walmart is becoming more environmentally friendly by selling organic products, minimizing waste and conserving energy. For example, some of our fresh food now comes wrapped in corn-based packaging. This initial change of more than 100 million produce containers will save 800,000 gallons of gasoline and prevent more than 11 million pounds of greenhouse gases from polluting our environment. We’re also selling and aggressively promoting high-efficiency light bulbs, which use two-thirds less ele
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"Walmart's effort to expand and accelerate its solar power initiative program here in California demonstrates their commitment to sustainability. These kinds of projects create green jobs, reduce costs for businesses by lowering power bills and protect the environment… We appreciate Walmart's leadership and encourage other businesses to follow Walmart's lead."
Mary D. Nichols, Chairman, California Air Resources Board, Long Beach Press-Telegram
1/19/2010
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“Walmart is doing incredible environmental work and will probably end up being the world leader in these areas [of sustainability].”
Paul Dolan, Board Member, The Climate Group, Ukiah Daily Journal
12/24/2009
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"Everybody talks about saving the rainforest, but Wal-Mart actually did something."
Andrew Winston, Author of “Green Recovery,” The Journal Star
10/13/2009
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“Sam’s Club is an innovative partner in offering high-quality Fair Trade Certified coffee in a manner that both expands the marketplace and delivers value back down the supply chain to the farmer…”
Paul Rice, President and CEO, TransFair USA, Progressive Grocer
8/19/2009
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"With the Walmart Foundation Green Jobs Training Initiative grant, the Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps will expand the number of local youth able to receive job training and gain exposure to a range of green sector jobs.…Preparing students with the right skills to succeed in the green workforce will directly support our community's economic development."
The Honorable Tom Barrett, Mayor, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Small Business Times
8/7/2009
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