Competition - Taking up the green challenge

Shops, restaurants, and small manufacturers in the Central District — take on the Green Challenge! Any concrete action in sustainable development or social impact is eligible.

PME MTL Centre-Ouest is relaunching its "I'm taking up the green challenge" contest, designed to encourage local businesses to adopt eco-responsible or social practices.

Follow in the footsteps of these two Central District businesses! The San-Ô Saké brewery and 1ER MAI were awarded a $500 bursary in the last edition of the contest, for the following challenges:

• Sourcing compostable products/plastics
• Recyclable packaging
• Development of new collaborative products
• Setting up a scrap sorting station
• Collaboration with a view to possible takeover.
• Manufacture of new items from fabric scraps: rugs, bags, etc.
• Sales of imperfect items, samples and prototypes (e.g. at the MAD festival).
• R-Development of new prototypes from small fabric scraps and testing for the creation of rugs.

Are you taking actions similar to those of these businesses? Sign up for the contest!

Competition details :

Application deadline : August 15, 2025

Competition's general informations:

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Application form :

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See over 30 companies that have already implemented inspiring initiatives in the borough: consult completed initiatives.

Why participate?

1. Personalized support in choosing and carrying out your sustainable projects.
2. Increased visibility for your commitment to your customers and your community.
3. 20,000 in Desjardins* bursaries to be won:

• Three $5,000 bursaries for the best projects in each category.
• Ten $500 participation bursaries drawn at random from among all participating companies.
• An annual membership to Synergie Montréal (value of $200) to promote the circular economy in your company.

* Caisses du Centre-nord de Montréal and Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent

Source : PME Montréal Centre-Ouest