Research Center: Environment

TITLE	DATE
Co-op America’s Guide to Ending Sweatshops Co-op America report on how to end sweatshops and building a sweatshop-free lifestyle.	03/27/08
Is Wal-Mart Really A ‘Green’ Company? While Wal-Mart has taken some commendable steps forward during the past year, the company has a long way to go to reverse the damage it has inflicted and show it is serious about its environmental efforts.	01/04/08
Wal-Mart Watch In Depth: Sustaining Wal-Mart The March/April issue of Wal-Mart Watch In Depth examines Wal-Mart’s sustainability: not only their environmental efforts, but their business model as a whole. Articles examine Wal-Mart’s land use strategies, exhaustive labor practices and ways the company can improve its prospects. From this issue’s Letter from the Executive Director:	01/04/08
It’s Not Easy Being Green: The Truth Behind Wal-Mart’s Environmental Makeover Wal-Mart’s impact on our states, cities and towns is felt in a multitude of ways. Of particular importance are the adverse effects that Wal-Mart imposes on the environment.	01/03/08
Wal-Mart and Hazardous Waste Every Wal-Mart store uses and sells items with hazardous chemical ingredients. Wal-Mart is currently under investigation in California and Nevada for failing to dispose of these materials correctly.	01/03/08
Wal-Mart: The Nation’s Largest Grocer Rolls-out Organic Products This spring’s announcement by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., that it would dramatically expand its product offerings of organic food has left many organic industry officials and consumers questioning the corporation’s likely impact.	12/20/07
Potential Lists for Chemical Hazard Database A list from Friends of the Earth of toxic chemicals found in consumer goods.	12/20/07
Friends of the Earth Letter to Wal-Mart Executives This letter, signed by representatives from 16 environmental health groups, urges Wal-Mart to phase out toxic chemicals.	12/20/07
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 2007 Sustainability Report “We have found that there is no conflict between our business model of everyday low costs and everyday low prices and being a more sustainable business.”	11/19/07
Issue Background Documents Background information on various issues related to Wal-Mart	11/01/06
Handshake With Sam Research Documents Backup research documents for Wal-Mart Watch’s Handshake with Sam	10/13/06
Beyond the Wal-Mart Economy “Behind Wal-Mart’s ‘everyday low prices’ lurk hidden costs-from the exploitation of workers in the US and around the world, to increased sprawl and pollution-that we end up paying as consumers, taxpayers, workers, and citizens”	04/07/06
Lee Scott’s “21st Century Leadership” Speech Lee Scott’s keystone speech launching the company’s sustainability initiatives.	10/24/05
Low Prices at What Cost? Wal-Mart Watch’s 2005 Annual Report Our look at some of the most important issues surrounding Wal-Mart’s business practices.	05/23/05