An idea today keeps the waste away - Metro invests $1 million into the Green Apple School Program

Thu Sep 10, 7:00 AM

MONTREAL, Sept. 10 /CNW Telbec/ - 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 Quebec 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 Christian Bourbonnière, Senior Vice President, Quebec Division, Metro Inc. "We are excited to see what creative projects young Quebecers 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 Quebec 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.

Metro Inc.

With annual sales of nearly $11 billion and over 65,000 employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Québec and Ontario, where it operates a network of close to 600 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, A&P, Super C and Food Basics, as well as over 250 drugstores under the Brunet, Brunet Plus, Clini Plus, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.

Contacts

or interview opportunities: Marie-Claude Bacon
Director
Corporate Affairs Department
Metro Inc.
(514) 643-1086
mbacon@metro.ca

Guillaume Audy
Optimum Public Relations
(514) 282-4697
guillaume.audy@cossette.com