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We are all aware by now that resources should be used in
moderation. One thing is certain: everyone has to do his part if we
want to avoid paying a hefty price.
Metro
also does its part, learn about your expert grocer's
actions...
Did you know that plastic bags were first introduced in the
1970s?
That’s right, way back when human beings could actually get by
without them!
In January 2006, Metro became the first food distributer in Quebec
to offer customers reusable bags for only $1.
Reusable bags help reduce the number of plastic bags used,
discarded or sent to landfills.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our bag is made 100% from post-consumer recycled
materials and is 100% recyclable at the end of its useful
life.
Metro is taking another step toward eliminating plastic
bags by becoming the fir
st
Canadian food retailer to offer reusable produce bags in all of its
stores across Quebec and Ontario.
The reusable mesh bags are available as an alternative to the
rolls of plastic bags currently found throughout the produce
section. Each set of four bags are sold for $4.99.
Some tips...
When it comes to shopping bags, Recyc-Québec recommends taking the
following actions, in order of importance:
1. Reduce the number of bags used at the source
2. Encourage the use of reusable bags
3. Use conventional plastic bags
4. Use biodegradable bags
5. Use paper bags
Additional tips to help limit the use of plastic bags:
- Do you need a bag?
- Make sure you use the bag that is required for the task at
hand;
- Can a sold sticker or a reusable plastic bag replace the shopping
bag?
- Maximise the number of articles placed in each bag;
Eco tips
A few tips to help improve our environmental habits …
Eco-friendly Spring
cleaning!
We know that organic cleaning products are much less toxic to our
health and to the environment. And now that the demand is so much
stronger, our biodegradable cleaning products are not more
expensive than regular brands.
At Metro, you will find biodegradable cleaning products for windows
and bathrooms, dishes and laundry, as well as all-purpose
cleaners.
6 products that will clean your house from top to
bottom
Biodegradable cleaning starter kit
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Borax
Washing soda
Essential oils
White vinegar
Vegetable-oil based liquid soap
Learn more!
At work
- Use reusable cups for your morning coffee
- Recycle plastic, glass and metal
- Add an environmental message to your email message signature and
print/copy on both sides of the paper
- Organize a car pool service
Concentrated laundry
detergents
A growing eco-friendly trend is the use of concentrated laundry
detergents. Far from being a passing phase, this trend is here to
stay because doing your laundry using two or three times less
detergent just makes sense.
Learn more!
10 tips for eco party
Feel like entertaining at home and making sure there’s no
waste?
Here are 10 easy tips to have a party that is fun
and respectful of the environment. Going green doesn’t mean you
can’t have fun.
Learn more!
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- Celebrate St-Patrick's Day!
- Cook eggs in many easy ways!
- Food that will have you thinking warm thoughts!
- Hot, spicy and exotic foods!
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- A little comfort… for lovers!
- Warmth and comfort: ready for winter sports!
- Get ready to celebrate the Super Bowl!
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