Mall management announced today that, starting July 7, it will be the first shopping centre in Ontario to create a property-wide smoke-free environment.
The initiative, called Breathe Green, prohibits smoking on any part of Sherway Gardens property.
"Sherway Gardens is responding to demands from our shoppers and tenants to eliminate cigarette smoke polluting the entrances/exits and cigarette butts littering the property," said Scott Kyle, General Manager, Sherway Gardens. "Breathe Green addresses these concerns and demonstrates Sherway's commitment to protecting and promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees and shoppers."
Breathe Green creates an improved environment for both shoppers and tenants by promoting and supporting a healthy lifestyle that eliminates exposure to second-hand smoke while on Sherway property, Kyle said.
Over the past year, both Trillium Health Centre and Credit Valley Hospital have mandated smoke-free properties and eliminated all designated smoking areas, as part of the Breath Green initiative.
Leading up to July 7, specialists from the City of Toronto Public Health Department will be working with Sherway to educate and offer cessation programs to any employees and shoppers wishing to reduce or quit smoking.
