Force of Nature: The Unlikely Story of Wal-Mart's Green Revolution
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006169049X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lee Scott and white water expert-turned Blu Skye sustainability consultant Jib Ellison, and their struggle to redefine what it means to be green in the world of big business. 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. Humes, author of ECO BARONS, tells the inside story of the little-known and unlikely partnership between
Way more than greenwashing 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.). "Force of Nature: Don't Miss Reading This" according to Carolyn Z.. 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 bu. 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
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. From Publishers Weekly Wal-Mart—the world's largest, arguably most powerful corporation—has long been plagued by terrible PR and a never-ending slew of lawsuits. . (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. Enter Jib Ellison, river guide turned corporate consultant, determined to convince executives that making a profit and building a sustainable business are not mutually exclusive and would, in fact, confer a power
. 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 PEN Award-winning No Mat