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From KEYE-Austin  Castlen Kennedy will travel 2,300 miles from Austin to Boston in a vehicle that only uses natural gas. (Photo: KEYE) A University of Texas grad student is hitting the road Wednesday to show how we can go green with natural gas vehicles. Castlen Kennedy is embarking on a 10 day journey traveling 2,300 miles from Austin to Boston, Mass. in a vehicle that only uses natural gas.
The worldwide sustainable product index was announced during a meeting with 1,500 of its suppliers, associates and sustainability leaders at its home office in Bentonville, Ark. The eco-labeling program is the latest step in the evolution of the world’s largest retailer from a company once viewed as chief offender to the global leader on sustainable practices. Wal-Mart has long been known for its ability to force its suppliers to meet strict price points and other guidelines. |
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is launching an ambitious plan to put an eco-label on the thousands of products in its stores that essentially tell consumers how “green” a product is. The program, if successful, could ultimately have a cascading impact across the entire retail landscape.