Rick Ramsay, Chair of RRFB Nova Scotia, (left) and William Lahey, Deputy Minister of Environment and Labour (right), presented Perry Miller, Tire Lube Express District Manager for Nova Scotia and Scott Rhodenizer, manager of the Bayer’s Lake store in Halifax (centre), with the Mobius Environmental Award for Tire Retailer of the Year.
Wal-Mart Canada Ltd. operates twelve tire retail outlets in Nova Scotia and enthusiastically cooperates with the Nova Scotia Used Tire Management Program. Wal-Mart Canada has developed an efficient, well-organized accounting and reporting system to manage environmental fees for tires and readily complies with their tire stewardship agreement. However, Wal-Mart’s commitment to the environment goes far beyond their tire retailing: they are also recognized for excellence in customer service. Wal-Mart Canada is also working towards restoring natural habitats and “greening” areas in Nova Scotia and other provinces; supporting clean, renewable power; and taking action to reduce its carbon footprint. The company’s “Green Grants” initiative provides up to $10,000 to local groups for naturalization projects.
In addition to its ongoing dedication to environmental sustainability, Wal-Mart Canada Ltd. continuously strives to ensure that it is always informed concerning regulatory issues pertaining to RRFB Nova Scotia’s programs. For all of these efforts, Wal-Mart Canada Ltd. was awarded the 2006 Mobius Environmental Award for Tire Retailer of the Year.
