Inherently, METRO is naturally green. Green...by Nature is more than just our corporate philosophy. It's our passion, the nucleus of our business, it's who we are. Green...by Nature affirms METRO's commitment to conducting business in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. It's our assurance to our customers that, by the mere act of doing business with METRO, a businesses' operations are Green...by Nature. By tapping into METRO's vast resources, expertise and knowledge, customers minimize their environmental footprint, raising the bar within their own organization. By embracing Green...by Nature as 'second nature', it becomes an automatic action to minimize both consumption and waste, integrate conservation and recycling, and much more into everyday practices.

To have the greatest cumulative effect, we each need to do our part. On a daily basis, we each have a conscious choice to carry out basic 'common sense' practices that parallel Green...by Nature. It's impossible to make a decision that does not have an effect on some level. By integrating and communicating environmental knowledge into our every day practices, METRO can ensure that our actions, and the actions of our customers, are the least impactful choices on the planet.

Conserving our planets' natural resources. Diverting over one million metric tons of recyclable materials from landfills every year is Green...by Nature. Green...by Nature symbolizes our commitment to protecting the environment and tackling global challenges such as climate change. As a world leader in the waste management industry, METRO processes in excess of one million metric tons of recyclable materials annually. As a major collector, recycler, processor and marketer in an international marketplace, we fully recognize the positive impact that our everyday actions have on the communities and the regions in which we operate. Diverting from landfills and recycling materials such as cardboard, office paper, newspaper, plastics, tin and glass has far-reaching benefits on the environment.

Saving valuable energy by 'closing the loop'. Using recycled materials to make new products uses far less energy than using virgin materials, lowering greenhouse gases. METRO is a major player in 'closing the loop' in the recovery of recyclable materials for the manufacturing of new consumer goods. In fact, the majority of the materials METRO processes are turned into new products and sold back to the consumer.

As a subsidiary of Cascades, METRO recovers the recyclable materials and sells these materials to Cascades and Norampac as well as other manufacturers who in turn produce new products. These new products including corrugated cardboard boxes, tissue paper, fine paper, plastics and park benches are then reintroduced back to consumers including many METRO customers.

A company's actions speak louder than its words. METRO is prepared to take a leadership role in improving our environmental performance and that of our customers. Green...by Nature is our company differentiator, strengthening and sharpening our position as a leader in the waste management industry. METRO will continue to be 'proactive', rather than 'reactive'. Through researching, worldwide, the most efficient means of collecting and processing recyclable materials. By investing into state-of-the art, energy-efficient equipment. By developing and revising policies, procedures and programs, we can identify the risks and opportunities of our activities, and the activities of our customers, employees and other stakeholders. In essence, be Green...by Nature.

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