Dive Brief:
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Wal-Mart has announced it is working with its suppliers in order to create product packaging that is more recyclable.
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The retailer is hoping to become more sustainable and wants to increase the likelihood its plastic products are recycled by consumers.
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Wal-Mart stated that changes are already underway in certain products such as beverage and berry containers, and medicine and dairy bottles.
Dive Insight:
In order to expand their sustainability efforts at a greater level, Wal-Mart and subsidiary Sam's Club have also formed a cell device trade-in program to keep the consumer electronics out of landfills, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.
Wal-Mart representatives cited a statistic that 29 million plastics are brought to landfills every year. As the country's largest retailer, the question arises: How many tons are being generated by consumers who shop at Wal-Mart stores?
