What is Fonds Éco IGA?
The Fonds Éco IGA was founded in 2008 by Quebec’s IGA grocers, who donate $1 million to it annually. It is managed by Jour de la Terre, an organization that helps people and organizations reduce their impact on the environment. The Fonds Éco IGA finances concrete projects focused, among others, but not exclusively, on waste management, food waste and sustainable mobility. Since its inception, it has helped fund multiple sustainable projects responding to the realities of the communities in all regions of Quebec and New Brunswick.
The main programs of the Fonds Éco IGA are :
Support service provided by Earth Day to IGA grocers
Support service provided by Earth Day to IGA grocers
IGA stores can count on the expertise of an Earth Day RWM advisor to help them implement best practices. The support service includes in-store visits, tailored advice, training on sorting waste, signage tools and support with the aim of obtaining Action/Reduction certification.
Certification
Certification
Action/Reduction certification highlights the strides taken in residual waste management. Certification must be renewed every two years with the goal of continuous improvement. Click here to see the various certification levels, evaluation criteria and participating stores.