Fast Talk Response -

Nie Ren — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:41:20 -0400

The driver here is not the environment, its handling and logistics: far less restocking; no need to create a reverse distribution system for the crates; reduced washing/heating/drying/chemicals/water-treatment for the crates; fewer trucks and therefore less energy and carbon associated with each gallon of shipped milk. The environment is a beneficiary, but not the driver. How Wal-Mart sells it to consumers is through lower costs - costs that will stay lower vs all less efficient systems. The greatest benefits and cost savings will flow to Wal-Mart.