Top 10 winners revealed April 22
TORONTO, March 14, 2017 /CNW/ - One hundred
environmentally conscious Canadian schools are one step closer to
winning $25,000 in technology. Today,
Staples Canada announced the
regional finalists for its 2017 Superpower your School Contest,
which recognizes elementary and secondary schools that are helping
the environment by implementing innovative eco-programs.
The 100 schools will now advance to a second round of judging
where 10 schools from five different regions will be selected to
receive $25,000 each towards the
purchase of new technology from Staples
Canada. The list of 100 finalists can be found at
Staples.ca/PowerEco. Final 10 winning schools announced
April 22.
"Our judges were blown away by the quality and scale of some of
the eco programs that these schools are implementing," said
Mary Sagat, president of
Staples Canada. "Their passion for
making a difference is inspiring. We thank all of the schools who
entered the contest and congratulate the 100 finalists for their
outstanding commitment to doing their part to improve the
environment."
Now in its seventh consecutive year, the contest is held in
collaboration with Earth Day Canada
and saw more than 700 entries from publicly funded elementary and
secondary schools across Canada.
"It's been amazing to see the level of innovation and creative
thinking happening in our schools," said Deb Doncaster, president of Earth Day Canada. "The next generation of
environmental leaders are very dedicated to the cause, and they're
ready to take action now."
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About Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros makes it easy to
make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through
its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities,
Staples lets customers shop
however and whenever they want, whether it's in-store, online, on
mobile devices, or through the company's innovative buy online,
pick up in store option. Staples
offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and
breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies,
and Copy and Print services. Consistently ranked as one of
Canada's top ten companies in
Marketing Magazine's Marketing/Leger Corporate Reputation Survey,
Staples/Bureau en Gros is
dedicated to offering customers the highest level of service.
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros also
is invested in a number of corporate giving programs that actively
support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial initiatives
in Canadian communities from coast to coast.
Visit www.staples.ca for more information, or visit us on
Facebook and Twitter.
About Earth Day Canada
Earth
Day Canada (EDC), a national environmental charity
founded in 1990, provides Canadians with the practical knowledge
and tools they need to lessen their impact on the environment. In
2004, it was recognized as the top environmental education
organization in North America for its innovative
year-round programs and educational resources by
the Washington-based North American Association for
Environmental Education. In 2008, it was chosen
as Canada's "Outstanding Non-profit Organization" by the
Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication. EDC
regularly partners with thousands of organizations in all parts
of Canada. To donate to Earth Day Canada, please
visit www.earthday.ca/donate.
SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.