There is a lot of skepticism about if Walmart and sustainability can co-exist. While their lowest price strategy may seem to interfere with traditional sustainability values of true cost, it also caters to sustainability values of equity and opportunity.
I was impressed to read that Walmart has an effective green marketing strategy, that rates suppliers based on a multitude of criteria and recognizes that most problems lie within the supply chain. While it's not perfect, it is a great start and I hope to see continued effort from the world's largest retailer.
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Footprint update: I accidently broke down and ate meat at a Mexican restaurant, but I have never tried enchilada mole before and it was amazing...... Other than that I have not purchased any meat at the store though. I am currently looking for a way to buy bread that does not require plastic packaging but won't go bad right away because I don't have time to buy fresh bread daily...
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