Announces partnership with the national
not-for-profit Evergreen which will create six new garden spaces at
Evergreen Brick Works
LEAMINGTON, ON, July 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Aphria Inc.
("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX: APHA and NYSE:
APHA) today announced the launch of its new social impact platform,
Plant Positivity. Championing the incredible power that
plants have in overall well-being and providing greater access to
green spaces for communities, Plant Positivity will be a new
component of Aphria's existing Corporate Social Responsibility
strategy, which will continue to deliver on the Company's
commitment to give back to both people and the planet. The platform
will be brought to life through three interconnected pillars -
Plant Education, Plant Access, and Plant Impact.
In 2019, Plant Positivity is partnering with the national
not-for-profit Evergreen to create six new garden spaces this
summer - the Plant Positivity Gardens - at the
national headquarters, Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. Aphria's investment will add more
than 50 varieties of native plant species to the existing
8,000-square-metres of gardens across the site, a global showcase
for sustainability and urban innovation that opened in 2010. Plans
are also underway to develop a Plant Positivity
Garden in Leamington,
Ontario with a local community partner.
"Finding ways to give back and fostering stronger, healthier
communities everywhere Aphria operates is the core of who we are,"
said Irwin D. Simon, Interim CEO,
Aphria Inc. "Countless studies have shown that increased exposure
to plants and green spaces contributes to overall well-being.
Through our Plant Positivity Gardens at Evergreen
Brick Works, we hope to make a meaningful impact on people's
lives."
"The generous support of partners like Aphria Inc. helps us
advance the important work of investing in urban and natural
worlds," said Geoff Cape, CEO and
Founder, Evergreen. The new Plant Positivity Gardens
contributes to our thriving community and educational space,
further establishing Evergreen Brick Works as a place where people
can gather and experience sustainable practices that make cities
flourish."
A 2019 survey conducted amongst members of the Angus Reid Forum
found that 94 per cent of Canadians know that plants and green
spaces have the ability to improve their overall well-being, yet
the large majority would agree that they do not spend enough time
around greenery or do not have enough exposure to it in their daily
lives.
The Plant Positivity Gardens at Evergreen Brick
Works will open on July 26, 2019. The
six new gardens are designed as a sensory experience that asks
people to think more deeply about the impact that plants have on
their well-being and that of the planet. They create spaces for
visitors to reflect, socialize, and learn more about the natural
world around them.
The partnership supports Evergreen's national placemaking
efforts that aim to bring together diverse people to shape and
create vibrant shared-used spaces. The launch of the gardens is the
first step in bringing to life Plant Positivity's vision of
greater education and access to plants within the communities we
serve.
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About Aphria Inc.
Aphria Inc. is a leading global cannabis company driven by an
unrelenting commitment to our people, the planet, product quality
and innovation. Headquartered in Leamington, Ontario – the greenhouse capital
of Canada – Aphria Inc. has been a
leader in low-cost production of high-quality cannabis at scale,
grown in natural conditions. Focusing on untapped opportunities and
backed by the latest technologies, Aphria Inc. is committed to
bringing breakthrough innovation to the global cannabis market. The
Company's portfolio of brands is grounded in expertly-researched
consumer insights designed to meet the needs of every consumer
segment. Aphria Inc. drives sustainable long-term shareholder value
through a diversified approach to innovation, strategic
partnerships and global expansion, with a presence in more than 10
countries across 5 continents.
For more information, visit: aphriainc.com
About Evergreen
Evergreen is a national not-for-profit dedicated to making
cities flourish. Evergreen Brick Works is a year-round
award-winning public space, a global showcase for green design and
urban sustainability. A place where the world can experience
sustainable practices that enable flourishing cities of the
future.
For more information, visit www.evergreen.ca
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