Online Vote to Determine $20,000 Grand Prize Winner Will Begin June 9
BENTONVILLE, AR--(Marketwire - June 9, 2009) - Twenty schools from across the country that have made small, everyday changes to help the environment are being recognized for their efforts: they've been named finalists in the Walmart "Earth Day Every Day School Challenge."
Contest details are as follows:
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"At Walmart, we believe that Earth Day should be every day, and small changes can collectively make a big difference for the environment," said Matt Kistler, senior vice president of sustainability, Walmart. "The schools that participated in the 'Earth Day Every Day School Challenge,' especially the 20 finalist schools, are examples of young Americans making a difference in their communities, and Walmart is honored to recognize their efforts."
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RELATED LINKS
Wal-Mart Earth Day Every Day Challenge Site (www.earthdayeverydaychallenge.com)
Walmart Green Living (www.walmart.com/green)
Walmart Sustainability (www.walmartstores.com/sustainability)
Walmart YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/user/walmart?blend+1&ob=4)
Wal-Mart Stores Product Information (www.walmart.com)
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Jessica Wickliffe
Hunter Public Relations
212-679-6600 Ext. 297