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...
View ArticleHow Walmart’s support of Fair Trade is helping farmers live better
I just got home from the Clinton Global Initiative’s amazing annual conference in New York. As usual, it was truly enlightening and inspiring to learn about all the great work being done around the...
View ArticleUnderstanding what happens on the farm
I want to talk about meat. Not whether it’s morally or environmentally appropriate to eat meat. Those debates have been raging in other forums for years and we’ll not settle them here. I’d like to talk...
View ArticleBringing sustainability home
Sustainability can take many forms — from packaging design to food sourcing to building efficiency, which is my focus and what I oversee. Yet for all of the progress in these areas, there is a...
View ArticleGreat strides with Great for You
Last month I joined Walmart's Healthy Food Team at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Philadelphia, where we gave an update on the company's progress on its five commitments. We...
View ArticleMake resolutions for the New Year greener
As we get ready for 2013, many of us are busy planning New Year’s Eve parties with our family and friends. After all, it’s a time for celebrating the past year, looking ahead to the New Year and a...
View ArticleFollow the leaders on The Leaderboard
A few months ago, we announced a new advertising partnership with Mother Nature Network that would create a special editorial channel on the site for readers to explore the people, businesses and...
View ArticleFirst Lady Michelle Obama visits Walmart Neighborhood Market
Today we were honored to have First Lady Michelle Obama visit one of our Walmart stores to celebrate our progress on making food healthier and more affordable for families nationwide. Two years ago we...
View ArticleMaking seafood more sustainable, one fishery at a time
There’s a lot of talk about how responsible consumers should skip seafood from unsustainable fisheries – fish that are on a ‘red’ or ‘avoid’ list from an environmental campaign group. It’s perfectly...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Month with The Green Room
This month is Earth Month, a celebration of the environment and sustainability that culminates with Earth Day on April 22. It’s a great time to focus on the importance of sustainability and how we can...
View ArticleFresh produce guarantee reinforces our commitment to sustainable agriculture
It makes sense that when produce gets to our stores quicker and more efficiently, it will last longer when you get it home. But what may not be as apparent are all the ways that sustainability plays a...
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