Whole Foods to stop using plastic bags

by Triangle Business Journal
Whole Food Market Inc. will gradually phase out the use of plastic grocery bags in its 270 stores with the goal of no longer using them by April 22, which is Earth Day.
The Austin, Texas-based grocery chain, which has four Triangle locations, said it will encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable [...]

McDonald’s Plans To Open 123 New Restaurants In China

January 24, 2008
McDonald’s plans to spend US$2 billion in its 2008 financial year and most of the funds will be used to expand its overseas market. The company plans to open at least 125 new restaurants in China.
It is reported in local media that in the 2008 financial year, McDonald’s will arrange US$2 billion for [...]