Force of Nature: The Unlikely Story of Wal-Mart's Green Revolution

 Humes, author of ECO BARONS, tells the inside story of the little-known and unlikely partnership between former Wal-Mart CEO H. What happens when a renowned river guide teams up with the CEO of one of the largest--and least Earth-friendly--corporations in the world? Nothing less than a green business revolution reveals Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Edward Humes in his arresting new book, FORCE OF NATURE: The Unlikely Story of Wal-Mart's Green Revolution. Their efforts transformed a small project initially intended to insulate W

Packaging has shrunk, saving millions of gallons of water, millions of pounds of cardboard, not to mention diesel fuel. Wal-Mart's sheer size, coupled with its lowest-pricing mission, means that producers are forced to take steps toward sustainability—and make natural, organic, and earth-friendly products widely available. A fascinating, fair-minded look at the congruence between environmentalism and business, and the behemoth at the intersection. . Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Humes (Eco Barons) offers a stirring story of how ecologically responsible practices are increasingly benefiting the bottom line, and how as Wal-Mart goes global (and tries to lure back the more green-conscious consumer decamp

"Way more than greenwashing" according to Bash. Have a look at this book before you call Walmart's sustainability efforts "greenwashing." You'll be surprised at how much has been done (and 5 more years of work have been completed since the most recent data this book has to work with.). Carolyn Z. said Force of Nature: Don't Miss Reading This. If are a citizen of planet earth - this is a must-read book. It is not easy reading, but it is the best read I have encountered in some time. It is full of facts and history about Walmart and other Green companies initiatives that, while not easy consumption are essential to the story for me. Buy this book to get a full education about the eco-industry, today's sustainable business culture, and how it is b. Stripes said A DIFFERENT VIEW OF WALMART. I have tried to avoid ever setting foot in Walmart for all the reasons Sam Walton used to make him a very rich person. This book has shown how such a company, under proper leadership, can make a positive impact on the world. Granted, they did most of the early things because they could save money by doing them, but they did them and it was a win-win result. I was particularly impressed with the chapter on

He lives in California. He has received a Pulitzer Prize, a Casey Medal and numerous investigative reporting and writing awards, and is a regular contributor to Los Angeles and Sierra magazines. Edward Humes is the author of eleven critically acclaimed non-fiction books, including the bestseller Mississippi Mud, the