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        Denali, a full-service recycler of organics, has extended its agreement with Walmart to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores in the US.
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        Through the partnership, Denali and Walmart aim to divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills, turning it into compost, animal feed, and renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. The companies will also explore other strategies to reduce food waste and maximize recycling. Denali reports that it expects significant growth in waste avoidance in the next five years.&nbsp;
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<p>Denali, a full-service recycler of organics, has extended its agreement with Walmart to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores in the US.</p>
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<p>Through the partnership, Denali and Walmart aim to divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills, turning it into compost, animal feed, and renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. The companies will also explore other strategies to reduce food waste and maximize recycling. Denali expects significant growth in waste avoidance in the next five years.</p>
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Denali extends partnership to recycle food waste at Walmart stores across US

Technologies bringing about a new reality

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  <li><p>Walmart partnered with Perfect Corp to introduce an AR makeup try-on experience available via Walmart's iOS app, allowing users to virtually test various cosmetic products before making a purchase.</p></li>
  <li><p>The partnership integrates Perfect Corp's AR and AI technologies, enabling customers to try lip color, blush, bronzer, eye shadow, and other makeup products.&nbsp;</p></li>
  <li><p>The collaboration also emphasizes sustainability by eliminating physical product sampling, thereby reducing product waste and aligning with Walmart's commitment to sustainable shopping experiences.</p></li>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> Perfect Corp has been seeking to integrate its AR beauty tech into other third-party platforms in a bid to bolster revenue and product reach. This included the company’s partnership with global travel retailer Dufry in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/20171"> April 2023 </a> to provide in-store and web makeup virtual try-ons for products from 15 brands.</p>

Walmart partners with Perfect Corp for AR makeup try-ons

Metaverse Experience Platforms

Walmart has launched a new virtual world on Roblox called Walmart Discovered. This follows their previous ventures, Walmart Land and Universe of Play, on the gaming platform. In Walmart Discovered, players can explore various virtual departments and find new items and accessories for their avatars. They can also vote on top games, indie experiences, and virtual items. Over 300 Roblox community creators will be featured on the platform, allowing them to monetize their virtual items using Robux. The voting period will last for four months, providing ample opportunity for developers and creators to showcase and sell their creations.

Walmart launches ‘Walmart Discovered’ on Roblox for virtual item discovery

Automation and robotics are finally creating solutions for the complexities of doorstep deliveries.

Last-mile Delivery Automation

Wing, the drone delivery division of Alphabet, has teamed up with Walmart to provide drone-based delivery services from two Walmart stores in Dallas, Texas. The service will initially launch from the Walmart Supercenter in Frisco and will cover a radius of six miles, servicing around 60,000 households. This partnership with Wing is part of Walmart's efforts to make delivery more convenient for its customers and follows previous partnerships with drone-based delivery service providers. Walmart has been conducting drone deliveries in various locations and this collaboration will help further their goal of promoting convenient delivery options.

Alphabet’s Wing partners with Walmart to offer drone-based deliveries in Dallas, Texas

Earth-friendly biotech solutions for the textile, packaging and construction industries.

Bio-based Materials

Rubi Laboratories and Walmart partner to convert CO2 into textile prototype

Clear the air on carbon capture, reuse, and storage

Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS)

Travel Tech

Expedia Group creates travel platform with Walmart

More important now than ever, telehealth will long outlast the pandemic that drove its growth.

Telehealth

Simple HealthKit partners with Walmart to sell at-home testing kits

Speeding up sales, cutting costs, and preparing for the future of retail—whether brick-and-mortar or online.

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Walmart unveils a new market fulfillment center powered by Alphabot

A booming food and beverage segment with a history as rich and varied as its present-day product offerings.

All Updates

Denali extends partnership to recycle food waste at Walmart stores across US

Walmart partners with Perfect Corp for AR makeup try-ons

Walmart launches ‘Walmart Discovered’ on Roblox for virtual item discovery

Alphabet’s Wing partners with Walmart to offer drone-based deliveries in Dallas, Texas

Rubi Laboratories and Walmart partner to convert CO2 into textile prototype

Rubi Laboratories and Walmart partner to convert CO2 into textile prototype

Expedia Group creates travel platform with Walmart

Simple HealthKit partners with Walmart to sell at-home testing kits

Walmart unveils a new market fulfillment center powered by Alphabot

Misha’s Kind Foods partners with Walmart for national distribution