July 2011 News Center
July 28, 2011
Walmart Canada's Long Term Sustainable Packaging Vision
At its fifth annual Sustainable Packaging Conference, Walmart Canada executives implored suppliers to use materials that are recyclable, reusable and/or compostable.
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July 28, 2011
Walgreens to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at 800 Stores
Project completion would make the drug store chain the nation’s largest retail host of convenient and accessible charging sites.
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July 28, 2011
U.K. Supermarket Goes Green With a Rooftop Garden
Hoping to inspire grocers to follow in its footsteps, an independent London supermarket developed a rooftop garden, which yields produce for resale in its store.
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July 28, 2011
Kum & Go to Build Green Stores in Cedar Rapids
All the stores will be built in accordance with LEED requirements and construction materials will be sourced from local companies whenever possible.
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July 28, 2011
Sainsbury's Pledges Support to Young Welsh Farmers
More than 3,000 U.K. farmers are currently part of Sainsbury's Development Groups and meet with Sainsbury's agricultural team on a regular basis.
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July 28, 2011
U.S. Geothermal Heat Pump Shipment Volume to Double by 2017
Worldwide capacity for geothermal direct use applications will increase by 179 percent over the same six-year period, with heat pumps representing a majority of the global market.
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July 21, 2011
Sam's Club Turns Chicken Grease from Cost to Profit
The warehouse clubs reclaim and recycle yellow tallow from its rotisserie chickens, converting a cost center into a profit center while benefiting the environment.
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July 21, 2011
Best Buy Launches Real-Time Online Sustainability Report
The new interactive report includes accomplishments of the past year and provides for real-time progress reports on 2011 goals.
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July 21, 2011
Hydrogen Fueling Station Numbers to Soar by 2020
Gasoline retailers are among the biggest players in hydrogen fueling infrastructure investment, and forklifts will be the largest driver of hydrogen fuel demand by 2020.
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July 21, 2011
Marks & Spencer Honored for Sustainability in Supply Chain
Frequent communication and collaboration with suppliers was key to garnering the award, as well as sharing best practices across its supply base.
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July 21, 2011
Giant Eagle and SFP Partner on Sustainable Seafood
Purchasing from the most sustainable wild-caught and farmed sources is part of the grocer’s overall commitment to the environment.
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July 21, 2011
Whole Foods Market Honored for Green Building and Overall Store Design
The grocer is recognized for its innovative and smart store design, green building practices and outstanding visual merchandising.
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July 21, 2011
Green Building Conversions Need Stronger Evidence of ROI
Virtually all of Europe’s new construction is green, and the benefits are clear, but investors want more information before converting existing buildings.
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July 14, 2011
Staples Joins Obama's Green Fleet Program
The office supply retailer and five other companies that account for nearly 1 million fleet vehicles on the road today, joined the fuel efficiency initiative.
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July 14, 2011
7-Eleven and Ikea Open Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
A first for both retailers, 7-Eleven opened its first charging station last week in California and Ikea’s are coming this fall.
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July 14, 2011
Retail Real Estate Group Unveils $6 Million Solar Energy Project
The program, which includes two large installations in Los Angeles, is Westfield Group’s largest solar projects in its U.S. portfolio.
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July 14, 2011
Global Wind Power Capacity to Triple by 2017
Total wind generation capacity will nearly triple from 194.3 gigawatts in 2010 to 562.9 gigawatts by 2017.
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July 14, 2011
Giant Eagle Opens First CNG Fueling Stations
Giant Eagle's 10 new CNG fleet vehicles will displace more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel during the fleet station's first year of operation.
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July 14, 2011
Loblaw On Track With Sustainable Seafood Commitment
The Canadian retailer exceeded its goal to double the number of Marine Stewardship Council certified wild-caught seafood products available to customers.
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July 14, 2011
Old Navy Remodeled Store Focuses on Sustainability
The apparel retailer has saved approximately $2 million a year by implementing low wattage fluorescent lighting alone in all remodeled stores.
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July 7, 2011
GreenBlue Releases Guidelines for Recyclable and Compostable Packaging Design
The non-profit organization outlines important design and recovery guidelines for four major packaging areas -- aluminum, steel, glass, and paper packaging.
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July 7, 2011
Energy Storage an Emerging Opportunity for Commercial Buildings
The energy storage market in commercial building is forecasted to grow from $3.4 billion currently to $4.8 billion in five years.
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July 7, 2011
Waitrose and Sainsbury's Receive Compassion in World Farming Awards
Both U.K grocers are recognized for their work in animal welfare in their supply chains and operations.
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July 7, 2011
Sustainable and Green Packaging Market Worth $107 Billion and Growing
The global sustainable and green packaging market will experience above average growth in developing nations and steady growth in mature markets.
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July 7, 2011
Whole Foods Sells Sustainable Swordfish for a Limited Time
A small band of fisherman from whom Whole Foods buys only catch mature fish one at a time, which means there is no bycatch of juvenile swordfish or other marine life.
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July 7, 2011
Costco Tests Green Dry Cleaning in Two California Stores
Green Spot Cleaners is licensed to use a liquid silicone products and patented processes of Missouri-based Green Earth Cleaners.
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Sainsbury's Reduces Operational Water Consumption by 50 Percent
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Guest Columns
Key Themes Emerge at FMI Sustainability Summit
Areas of focus included making the business case for sustainability, leadership development and radical collaboration.
Source: Food Marketing Institute
What's Your Sustainability Elevator Speech?
A new FMI toolkit offers concise, customizable strategic language to help executives effectively articulate the business case for sustainability in less than 60 seconds.
Source: Food Marketing Institute
On a Mission to Reduce Food Waste
FMI, GMA and the National Restaurant Association are developing an aggressive strategy that will direct more edible food to the hungry and waste away from landfills.
Source: Food Marketing Institute
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