 makers, associations and simple citizens all play a determinant role at every stage. Since this is an important issue affecting the entire population of, we have developed a waste matter recovery program in conformity with current municipal by-laws and aims at excellence in terms of recycling. The company has set the goal of continually reducing its ecological footprint.
Responsible, sustainable waste management is carried out according to the 3R-E principle: Reducing, Reusing, Recycling and Eliminating:
- Adherence to the goals of the Quebec Residual Materials Management Policy by setting target rates for recovery of plastics, fibres, wood and textiles.
- Reduction at source of packaging materials by taking this factor into account when selecting suppliers;
- Development of innovative ideas in order to promote the reuse and valorization of residual materials before the cycle of recovery and elimination;
- Implement adequate recycling measures for waste produced in each facility;
- Reduction and adequate disposal of dangerous materials (computer materials, ink cartridges, batteries, etc.) allowing us to eliminate and control health risks for both users and the environment.
With its innovative perspective, we wish to act as a responsible management model. It hopes that by promoting the implementation of best practices in the management of residual materials, it will help create a chain reaction in the Quebec corporate sector.
By respecting the philosophy of eco-responsibility, we wish to continue to implement purchasing criteria for goods and services in conformity with the principles of sustainable development.
The interest we show for responsible management incites it to improve its purchasing criteria on an ongoing basis in line with both the environment and society at large. By rallying its suppliers to the commitment of responsibility, we guarantee coherency between its words and actions.
By integrating eco-responsible criteria into our decision-making process, the company now makes choices based not only on cost, but also in function of environmental and social criteria.
- Prioritize use of eco-efficient local resources, local production and the protection of basic workers’ rights, as recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO);
- Favour purchase of goods and services designed and transported in an ecological manner;
- Favour reduced, recyclable packaging, made from recyclable or recycled materials;
- Take product elimination into account when making purchasing decisions;
- Make a simple and efficient procurement guide available to buyers;
This environmental outlook regarding management of purchases will guide the decision makers in the acquisition of durable, reusable, recyclable, recycled, less polluting products, which generate little waste and respect social standards.
Limitation and healthy management of dangerous products
We wish to limit the use of all dangerous products that may have an impact on the environment.
Waste which has the most negative impact on the environment are toxic or otherwise dangerous materials. To avoid any type of contamination or damage to health, strict measures for treating, handling and safely eliminating these materials must be implemented by the company.
By applying the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), our principal goal the protection of the environment and its employees.
Here are some of the different rules concerning dangerous materials management already being applied by the company, but which we are continually updating:
- Communicate information related to dangerous products. The main elements in WHMIS are made up of warnings on labels, material safety data sheets and training for workers;
- Reduce the consumption of dangerous, restricted or toxic materials, by substituting less harmful equivalent products, or natural or biodegradable products;
- Recover, recycle and eliminate dangerous products in a manner that is safe for employees and the surrounding population.
An environmental vision for the process of managing dangerous products 