AN IDEA TODAY KEEPS THE WASTE AWAY
Metro invests $1 million into the Green Apple School Program
(TORONTO) September 10, 2009 – Today, Metro Inc. officially launched its Green Apple School Program, an environmental initiative designed to encourage elementary and secondary schools to participate in conservation and healthy living. By investing $1 million into the program, Metro will provide grants to Ontario schools that can demonstrate how their proposals will positively impact their school or community.
"This initiative is part of Metro’s ongoing commitment to protect and respect the environment and we believe this program will engage students in active environmental stewardship," said Johanne Choinière, Senior Vice President, Metro Ontario Inc. "We are excited to see what creative projects young Ontarians will develop – because a healthier environment means healthier living for everyone."
Metro will award individual grants of $1,000 to schools that meet the program criteria and demonstrate how they plan to contribute to a healthier environment. The grant funding will go towards supporting the implementation of the class or group project.
The program begins on September 10, 2009 and concludes on March 1, 2010. All publicly funded or privately registered elementary or secondary schools in Ontario are eligible to apply. Early entries will have the best chance of being chosen, based on a first come, first served approach.
Students and teachers can visit www.greenapplegrants.ca for more information.
About Metro Ontario Inc.
Metro is a Canadian company with offices and operations in both Ontario and Quebec. Metro Ontario Inc. operates its 272 stores under two conventional banners, Metro and A&P, and under one discount banner, Food Basics. In 2009, all remaining A&P banners will be converted to the Metro name. The company employs over 30,000 people in Ontario. For further information, please visit metro.ca.
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Rick Smith Director, Advertising
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Metro Ontario Inc.
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