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What shade of green is that?
Wal-Mart store goes eco-friendly? |
Corey McKrill |
21 Jul 2005 |
Gristmill |
| Wal-Mart's new big-box store being constructed in McKinney, Texas, has a twist: It will employ several conservation methods and green technologies, making it the company's first 'environmentally friendly' store. Apparently, not only will it have a wind turbine to generate 5% of its power, and a rainwater catchment system for 95% of its irrigation needs, but it will use waterless urinals in its restrooms and recycle its oil from the deli and automotive departments to he ... |
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| Topics: business, greenish companies, greenwashing, Wal-Mart (all these topics) |
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