Here’s some local content to get you on the right track!

Have you made the commitment to reduce your environmental footprint this year? We’ve found some of the best websites, podcasts and documentaries made right here in Québec to provide you with information on some important issues.

Because we focused on content created in Québec, most sources are only in French. There’s lots of English content available online on these topics, but maybe you’ll want to check out this content created here at home!

1. Environment and sustainable development

Want to better understand different topics related to the environment? Check these sites out:

  • L’AlternateurThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: Hydro-Québec’s very own YouTubers Thomas and Zoé delve into a range of subjects in their engaging videos (in French).
  • CarboneThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: Created by Radio-Canada, the platform explores a number of environmental themes (in French).
  • Durable tout courtThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: This Hydro-Québec podcast features conversations about energy and sustainable development (in French).

2. Waste

Looking for ways to waste less water, energy and food in 2022? Here are a few ideas:

  • La goutte de tropThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: Broadcast on Télé-Québec, the documentary sheds light on the excessive consumption of a seemingly limitless resource in Québec: water. We don’t want to give anything away, but our water-saving productsThis link will open a new window. are part of the solution (in French).
  • Glouton.caThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: This website is your best ally to reduce food waste. It features tools including L’économiseurThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site. for information on supermarket discounts and Vide-frigoThis link will redirect you to an external site. for recipes with the ingredients you already have on hand. No more waste! (in French)
  • Fais-ton MaxThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: Tackle waste and find ways to save energy with wit and humour! Protégez-vous created these short videos starring Max, who’s doing his best to reduce his energy consumption (in French).
  • QuizThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site. created in partnership with Urbania (in French).

3. Climate change

GHG emissions targets, COP 26 and the climate emergency have been in the news for a while now. Here are a few sources that will help you become more environmentally savvy.

  • Avant de tirer la plogueThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: Urbania and Hydro-Québec teamed up on this podcast featuring humorist Alexandre Forest and environmentalist Léa Ilardo. Together, they tell it like it is to help you see the future a little bit brighter and greener! (in French)
  • Un point cinqThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: This climate action media shares inspiring stories, tips and initiatives from across Québec (in French).
  • Urgence climatThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.: Created by the 24 heures news outlet, this platform is chock-full of information on a range of topics related to climate change and articles on fashion, Québec inventions and tips to reduce your environmental footprint.

4. Zero waste

Are you generating more waste than you’d like? Here are two sources to guide you on your way to zero waste.

5. Electric vehicles

Choosing an electric vehicle instead of a gas-powered one is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. Here are three sources to read while you’re charging yours at one of the 3,300 stations in the Electric CircuitThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.—Québec’s largest network of public charging stations!

And if you’re trying to stay more focused in 2022, Hydro-Québec has created a white noise playlist on its Spotify channelThis link will open a new window. This link will redirect you to an external site.. Tune in and zone out!

Note: There are a lot of other sources out there. Check them out to learn even more.