The 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

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The 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Metro has created major programs to reduce waste; specifically, they involve plastic wrap, cardboard, paper (in certain offices and stores), PGM (plastic, glass, metal) and organic materials (in certain stores).

For example, in 2008, the cardboard recycling program collected close to 60,000 metric tons. In the same year, close to 1,000 tons of plastic wrap and 6,500 tons of organic materials were recovered. In addition, Metro is constantly seeking solutions to reduce waste sent to landfills.

"ICI ON RECYCLE!"

In 2007, Metro publicly committed to Recyc-Québec's "ICI on Recycle" program, which aims to encourage industries, businesses, and institutions to achieve the objectives set by Recyc-Québec for each category of material.

Therefore, we've made sure that a number of our Quebec supermarkets achieve one of the three levels of "ICI on Recycle" certification. Two stores have achieved Level 1 certification and 121 Level 2 certification. Six Metro supermarkets have even achieved Level 3 certification, thanks to their excellent performance in reusing waste materials. These are Metro Plus Stéphane Beaulieu in Ste-Julienne, Metro Gaétan Riendeau in St-Hyacinthe, Metro Plus St-Grégoire in Bécancour, Metro Breton in Bromont, Metro Breton in Granby and Metro Marché Gracefield in Gracefield. .