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Managing waste in IGA stores

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Since 2013, IGA grocers have benefited from a personalized consulting service that helps them to optimize waste management in their stores. This program was made possible by the Fonds Éco IGA.

Support that drives improvement

Earth Day’s team of advisors have been making their way across Quebec and New Brunswick to meet with IGA grocers. Every store can benefit from personalized support from an advisor who will monitor their continuous improvement process.

The support service includes:

An audit of the store;
A report providing recommendations to optimize existing waste collection methods, implement new waste collection methods and increase the store’s waste recovery rate;
Personalized advice on implementing new waste collection methods;
In-store training sessions (on food waste, sorting waste and tracking data);
Technical support on entering data into the tracking software.

Depuis 2013, les magasins IGA bénéficient d’un accompagnement sur leurs matières résiduelles. Certains sont certifiés Action Réduction : un outil développé par le Jour de la Terre pour promouvoir la gestion optimale des déchets des organisations.

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Mise à jour: 26 janvier 2026

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Support that facilitates certification

The Action/Reduction^® certification is available to grocers that are interested in obtaining it. The 6-level program centres around continuous improvement and is based on various criteria. The store certification is valid for 2 years and must be upgraded to the next level to be renewed (certain conditions may apply). Stores that make food donations will receive a “+” next to their certification.

Evaluation criteria

The certification is based on four criteria:

Commitment to using the continuous improvement tools;
Existing waste collection methods—in grocery stores, waste collection methods are different from those available for households. They include recyclable and compostable materials, as well as fats and bones, used cooking oils, cardboard, plastic films, polystyrene, and food donations;
The recovery rate represents the share of waste diverted from landfill through recovery, thanks to the implementation of collection methods. The higher the diversion rate, the less material is sent to landfill;
Food donations help stores reduce the amount of material sent to disposal, thereby increasing their diversion rate.

Certification levels

There are six levels of certification:

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Making improvements, using Metrio software and collecting cardboard and plastic wrap.

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Bronze

Commitments from the previous level, plus collection of fats and bones and used cooking oils, as well as the choice between compostable and recyclable materials.

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