
Businesses, it’s time to think on top of the box
Superstores can help the environment and their bottom lines by installing solar panels
Superstores can help the environment and their bottom lines by installing solar panels
At Costco’s annual meeting, 69.9% of participating shareholders voted to accelerate reduction of Costco’s carbon emissions, despite the board’s recommendation to the contrary
Grocery stores like Whole Foods have a major part to play in the fight against plastic pollution.
By changing how they make tissue products, American companies can help protect the boreal forest.
Solar on Superstores: Big Roofs, Big Potential for Renewable Energy calculates that the 1916 big box buildings in the state can offset 1,234,200 metric tons of global warming pollution by just putting solar panels on their roofs. That’s the equivalent of taking 268,414 cars off the road. The energy produced by these solar roofs is also enough to power 162,100 average homes.
The national chain prides itself on being a green grocer, but is falling short. Here are 10 steps that Whole Foods should take to be more sustainable in the new year.