Walmart just so happens to be one of those companies. Yesterday, the retail giant announced that they would continue their commitment to establishing relationships with local farmers in order to source more fresh fruits and vegetables to stores across the country. By attempting to buy as much produce as possible from within the state where it will eventually be sold, Walmart reduces the amount of ‘food miles’ they rack up by millions every year.
Eco-friendliness or profit? Walmart shows businesses how they can have both.
Eco-friendliness or profit? Walmart shows businesses how they can have both.
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Submitted by puregrowth on Tue, 2008-07-08 00:19. | Tags: business | buy local | food miles | green business | green marketing | local foods