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Environmentally Preferable Products


Canadians want products that are manufactured, sourced and packaged in more sustainable ways. We don't believe they should have to pay more for those products. We're on a mission to provide our customers with environmentally preferable products that are comparable in price and quality to the products they currently use. Today our For the Greener Good shelf-tags can be seen in our stores on organic clothing, energy efficient appliances, ethically sourced foods, biodegradable cleaning products and more.


What is a For the Greener Good Product?


We currently offer over 900 environmentally preferable SKUs on our store shelves. Labelling a product as more sustainable is a responsibility we take seriously. Before a product is identified as being For the Greener Good, it must receive third-party accreditation as being better for the environment. Programs such as EcoLogo, Energy Star, Forest Stewardship Council, EPA Design for the Environment and Green Seal are just a few which we recognize.

Our For the Greener Good products can be found in the following categories:

  • Stationery, such as paper, pencils and pens
  • Small appliances, such as air conditioners and dehumidifiers
  • Hardware, such as CFL bulbs, power bars and programmable thermostats
  • Painting and Supplies
  • Electronics, such as televisions, DVDs, cordless telephones and computers
  • Storage bins
  • Household cleaning products
  • Paper products, such as facial & bath tissue and paper towels
  • Apparel; some Menswear, Ladieswear and Infants clothing is made with organic cotton
  • Health and Beauty Aids; we have a selection of certified natural products
  • Organic Food
  • Food products; such as Fair Trade coffee or products which are certified by the Rainforest Alliance

Please look for the For the Greener Good signs on products throughout our stores.


Sustainability Index


Walmart has announced plans to develop a worldwide sustainable product index. The index will establish a single source of data for evaluating the sustainability of products. Our company will introduce the initiative in three phases, beginning with a survey of Walmart's more than 100,000 suppliers around the world. The survey includes 15 questions that will serve as a tool for our suppliers to evaluate their own sustainability efforts. For more information about the Sustainability Index for products, please visit:

Sustainability Index