Wal-Mart eliminating plastic bag waste
Posted by shawn @ 2:33 pm on September 30, 2008
I read a very interesting article on treehugger this morning stating that Wal-Mart is attempting to eliminate plastic bag waste by 1/3 by 2013, from their current 2008 levels. I think it’s fantastic that some major corporations are finally realizing they have to be held accountable for the significant carbon footprint their business endeavors trail with them.
To put this waste reduction plan into perspective for you, by eliminating plastic bags by 1/3 per store they will actually reduce an estimated 290,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and energy consumption equal to 678,000 barrels of oil!
As long as Wal-Mart turns this realization into reality this is a very positive leap for big business thinking green.
I think it’s great that Walmart is trying to cut their corporation’s waste. While eliminating 1/3 of their current waste over the course of 5 years seems small, it’s actually really impressive when you consider how large a company Walmart really is. I certainly hope that other businesses will see the progress Walmart is making and start making more of an effort themselves.
Comment by Courtney — October 1, 2008 @ 1:43 am