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October 16, 2012
Waste Management, Sam's Club partner to help small businesses

Waste Management has partnered with Sam's Club to provide membership discounts to small and medium business customers, allowing them access to Sam’s Club’s savings on bulk merchandise and supplies.

October 5, 2012
Retail Signage: New Family of Opaque Paperboard Offers Ideal Solution for Many POP Applications

Supermarkets, apparel chains and other retail outlets need clear signage with messaging that is sharply and professionally printed to draw in customers.

June 21, 2012
Green Speak from Wal-Mart

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Wal-Mart Stores is being recognized for many achievements, not the least of which is its leadership in sustainability. On the green front, the chain has become a leader in best practices, with innovations that deliver positive results for consumers, communities and the company’s bottom line.

April 20, 2012
Five Shaw’s Supermarkets reach waste milestone

Five Shaw’s Supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, have reached a major environmental milestone in the company’s “zero waste” program by diverting over 90% of all store waste from local landfills.

April 20, 2012
Six Stater Bros. stores receive EPA GreenChill Gold Award

In celebration of Earth Day, Stater Bros. said that six of the company's newest supermarkets in California have earned the prestigious EPA GreenChill Gold Award for meeting tough environmental standards and using ozone-friendly refrigerants.

January 4, 2012
California awards Stater Bros. for green business practices

West Coast grocery chain Stater Bros. said it has been awarded the 2011 Waste Reduction Award – its second consecutive – from the state of California, in recognition for its aggressive focus on recycling.

November 28, 2011
Smart Paper Sourcing: All Shopping Bags are Not Sourced Equally

By Ian Lifshitz, Asia Pulp and Paper Group

November 16, 2011
Waste Management and Publix open composting center in Florida

Waste Management and Publix Super Markets announced the opening of the Okeechobee Organics Recycling Facility, which uses advanced aerated composting technology to process food residuals.

November 16, 2011
Waste Management and Publix open composting center in Florida

Waste Management and Publix Super Markets announced the opening of the Okeechobee Organics Recycling Facility, which uses advanced aerated composting technology to process food residuals.

June 29, 2011
Supervalu reduces garbage expenses by 12%, plans more zero-waste stores

Supervalu announced that its ongoing commitment to reducing waste culminated with a milestone in fiscal year 2011, marking the first time recycling revenues exceeded landfill waste expenses.

March 24, 2011
Walmart reduces waste sent to landfills by 80% in California

A comprehensive waste reduction program has resulted in Walmart eliminating more than 80% of the waste that would go to landfills from its operations in California.

March 24, 2011
Walmart reduces waste sent to landfills by 80% in California

A comprehensive waste reduction program has resulted in Walmart eliminating more than 80% of the waste that would go to landfills from its operations in California.

March 8, 2011
Retail Orphan Initiative announces computer recycling program for retailers

The Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) announced that it has created a computer recycling program in partnership with the GEAR Foundation.

March 4, 2011
Target settles lawsuit over California waste disposal

Target Corp. was ordered by a California judge to pay $22.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the chain illegally disposed hazardous waste at hundreds of stores throughout the state, prosecutors said Thursday, according to the Associated Press.

February 7, 2011
Report: Target to pay $22.5 million in California waste case

A report Friday by the Los Angeles Times said that Target Corp. will pay the state of California $22.5 million to settle claims that the retailer improperly disposed of waste.

December 3, 2010
The District at Tustin Legacy wins waste reduction award

The District at Tustin Legacy, a 1 million-sq.-ft. lifestyle and entertainment center located in Orange County, Calif., has been awarded the 2010 CalRecycle Waste Reduction Award for being a regional leader in recycling and waste reduction.

December 1, 2010
Starbucks makes progress in cup recycling goal

Starbucks Coffee Co. and International Paper, with Mississippi River Pulp, LLC, have completed a six-week pilot project that -- for the first time -- proved Starbucks used paper cups can be recycled into new paper cups.

December 1, 2010
Stater Bros. honored for recycling efforts

Stater Bros. has been recognized as a 2010 WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program) Winner by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

November 30, 2010
Two Albertson’s stores diverting nearly all waste

SuperValu, which owns Albertson’s, said Tuesday that two Albertson’s locations in Santa Barbara, Calif., have achieved zero waste classification in their daily operations.

November 23, 2010
CVS to pay Connecticut $269,000 in penalties related to improper waste disposal claims

Connecticut environmental regulators on Tuesday said that CVS has agreed to pay a nearly $269,000 penalty to settle allegations that the chain's drug stores improperly disposed of photo processing and pharmaceutical wastewater.

October 31, 2010
Sorting Through the Trash

Looking to expand your recycling efforts and lower your waste disposal bill? Industry and...

March 23, 2010
Kohl’s honored by EPA for commitment to reducing waste

Kohl’s Department Stores has received a Gold Achievement Award for Green Purchasing from the U.S....

January 21, 2010
Starbucks looks to overcome recycling barriers

Starbucks Coffee Co. is asking U.S. mayors and other municipal leaders to improve local commercial...

October 19, 2009
Loblaw’s to launch program to convert organic waste to electricity

Grocer Loblaw Cos. and Canadian biogas company StormFisher Biogas have agreed to convert all of...

January 22, 2009
Best Buy Expands Recycling Initiative

Best Buy Co. will bring its electronics recycling program Feb. 15 to all of its...

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