TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 06/11/13 — Editors– Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.
From Burin Bay Arm, Newfoundland to Repulse Bay, Nunavut, 29 schools across Canada have received funds in the seventh and final round of WWF–s Green CommUnity School Grants Program.
WWF and Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) are proud to announce the allocation of $100,000 in grants to elementary and secondary schools across Canada to engage students in green initiatives.
The grants are made possible through partial proceeds from Loblaw–s charge-for-plastic shopping bag program in its stores, which has reduced the number of plastic shopping bags from their stores nationally by more than five billion since 2007. The grants are designed to encourage students– interest in environmental stewardship, as well as to provide a hands-on learning experience in sustainability and greening communities.
This round of grants will provide funding for a range of projects, including:
Over the past four years, WWF–s Green CommUnity School Grants program has helped support over 200 environmental initiatives in schools across Canada, as part of WWF–s ongoing work with Canada–s education community. This legacy will be carried forward by WWF–s continuing Schools for a Living Planet program. More information is available at wwf.ca/schools.
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“WWF–s Green CommUnity School Grants are supporting another round of exciting projects, helping students connect with and learn about nature. These grants, as part of our larger education initiative, help provide resources to grow the next generation of environmental leaders.”
“Loblaw is proud to partner with WWF in support of the Green CommUnity School Grants program, which is funded by partial proceeds from the sale of plastic shopping bags in our stores. These grants are important to schools because they help to educate students about our environment and inspire them to make a positive difference.”
About WWF–s Green CommUnity School Grants Program
The Green CommUnity School Grants Program has awarded grants totalling $700,000 to Canadian schools over the course of four years. Private, public, or independent Canadian elementary or secondary schools working on green initiatives were eligible to apply for grants up to $5,000. Find out more at .
About WWF
WWF is creating solutions to the most serious conservation challenges facing our planet, helping people and nature thrive.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George Weston Limited, is Canada–s largest food retailer and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services.
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Contacts:
Riannon John
WWF-Canada
416-347-1894
Loblaw Public Relations Department
905-459-2500