The AGO continues to take steps to further reduce our carbon footprint. Beginning on Tuesday, August 13, the AGO will move to a new, more sustainable water supplier for all outlets (Members’ Lounge, AGO Bistro, caféAGO and the Espresso Bar) and events (internal and external). All sparkling and natural spring water products will now be supplied by Ontarieau. We will no longer carry Evian, Perrier, Acqua Panna or San Pellegrino products.

Why the change to Ontarieau? Ontarieau is sourced locally from Oro-Medonte, Ontario. The short drive from the source to our door produces the industry’s lightest carbon impact from transport. Ontarieau’s sustainably designed in-house recycling facility, coupled with specially designed screen printed labels and use of glass bottles, means they can collect, recycle and reuse their packaging to minimize environmental impact. In fact, 99% of Ontarieau’s packaging is responsibly reused. This switch will introduce Ontarieau Sparkling and Natural Spring Water products to the AGO and is projected to increase responsibly reused bottles to 40,000 annually.

A special thanks to the Facility Services Managers and Food & Beverage Mangers for their research and support on this initiative.

For questions, please contact Carlos Mera, General Manager, Food & Beverage, ext. 208.