Sunnybrook will host the sixth Earth Matters Showcase tomorrow, a tradition that started in 2009. The Showcase is an annual expo that celebrates all things ‘green’ at Sunnybrook and focuses on creating awareness about environmental issues, getting employees involved in greening initiatives, and encouraging sustainable behaviours at work, home and in the community.

Sunnybrook is widely recognized by the healthcare industry as an environmental leader and has received significant recognition for our efforts, including being named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers every year since 2009.

“We are always striving to become a greener and more sustainable healthcare facility,” said Dr. Barry McLellan, President and CEO, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. “The Showcase is an incredible opportunity to highlight the great work we are doing, recognize our partnerships, and pass on invaluable information from green companies to our staff, and the community.”

Keynote speaker this year is Bruce Lourie, author of ‘Slow Death by Rubber Duck’ and ‘Toxin Toxout’. Bruce will speak about the consequences of daily exposure to harmful environmental toxins.

The Earth Matters Showcase is open to the public from 9:30am – 2:30pm on Tuesday, April 14, in the McLaughlin Auditorium, 2075 Bayview Ave. Exhibitors will include: Smart Commute, Honeywell, Grand & Toy, Blue Zone, Green for Life Recycling, Forbo Flooring, Philips Lighting, Zipcar, Plug’n Drive, Toronto Hydro, and Live Green Toronto.

Laura Bristow, Communications Advisor, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

416-480-4040 or laura.bristow@sunnybrook.ca