Charlebois: Some Métro stores allow reusable containers. Good for them

The Metro family of grocery stores announced recently that it would become the first major grocery store chain in the country to allow customers to bring their own reusable containers for packaging. The policy only applies in the province of Quebec and it took effect on April 22. Even though other grocers are likely to make similar announcements soon, this is a benchmark policy that clearly sets a precedent. A good decision from the Quebec-based grocer, but such an approach does come with its sh