At today's Cleantech Forum XVI, Wal-Mart announced "The Cleantech Accelerator," a request for proposals from vendors who can offer cleantech solutions. Wal-Mart is seeking new vendors that can provide innovations at lower costs than what is currently available. They have specifically targeted the following areas:
- Sustainable management of organic waste
- Sustainable management of oil-based waste
- Sustainable management of household hazardous waste
- Alternative battery technologies for forklifts
- Wind harvesting
- Sustainable building materials
- Closed-loop water processing
Working with Cleantech, they have created a web site for companies to submit their proposals.
In other Wal-Mart news today, the company also announced a partnership with the National Governor's Association to launch "Greening State Capitols." The partnership will offer two-day energy audits of capitol complexes and will make recommendations for efficiency improvements in the areas of lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and other equipment, technologies, and building structure.
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