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Just a few years ago I would not have been caught dead in a Wal-Mart. Having seen first-hand the destruction a large retailer can do to communities I was no fan. I also worked for a number of companies that supplied Wal-Mart and they were extremely demanding customers; selling to them usually meant sacrificing profit (at least short-term).

But, then Wal-Mart got greener, and the other retailers started getting everything from China as well. The differences between retailers were graying. Then I had my first child and needed diapers - and a lot of them!

Now change is coming to Wal-Mart and I really hope it doesn’t affect its focus on sustainability.

In 2005, CEO Lee Scott, set three major sustainability goals for the company:

• to be supplied 100% by renewable energy
• to create zero waste
• to sell greener products

He is being replaced in February - I hope I don’t have to get my hate on again.

I was looking at the Maryland MARC Train system today to check the schedule for a short train ride from BWI to Union Station in Washington, DC.

I couldn’t resist clicking on the FAQ section and was shocked at the types of questions listed and the answers.

What a said state our public transportation system is in when these types of explanations have to be made:

“…MARC doesn’t have any extra equipment to operate new services. Even if equipment were acquired there are other obstacles…Any new service would have to compete with other transportation projects in the state for subsidy funds…CSX would not welcome extra service outside of our present service hours.”

Wow! Obama’s election means that it will be easier for:
- America to be perceived again as a leader politically, socially and financially
- For all children and possibly all Americans to be covered by health insurance
- Privacy to be reinstated for all
- Education reforms, including needed changes to NCLB and inclusion of comprehensive sex education

This short list doesn’t begin to encompass all of the changes that need to occur in the coming years. All I can say is that the future looks bright!