During the Fall of 2021, our partner Vivre en Ville launched Réduire notre empreinte (Reducing our footprint), a large-scale campaign that aims to educate citizens on how to reach energy sobriety. Today, this communication campaign has become a global movement... and four events in April will take place as part of the Laval edition!
Réduire notre empreinte is a fresh look on our lifestyle habits that will allow us, in time, to stop suffering the consequences of climate change and especially to benefit from a better quality of life.
We are also happy to announce that a new blog has just launched as part of this initiative! Get ready for a fascinating journey in the world of the energy transition in Quebec. We do not know the recipe for happiness, but... it seems like it has nothing to do anymore with urban spread and the exploitation of fossil fuels. With this blog, the Réduire notre empreinte movement challenges the idea that « transition » and « energy sobriety » are boring concepts! You will find a lot of philosophical reflection on the blog as well as (very) practical solutions to constribute to the creation of a viable future for ourselves and for the climate!
Event schedule (events in French only)
April 6, 2023: Webinar on greening practices in living environments. Just in time for Spring's arrival and the planting season! Our guest panelists: Emile Forest (Nouveaux Voisins) and Jérémy Bordages (Phytopaysage). They discuss the ways to revegetate our lands and neighbourhoods at the citizen level.
Access the recording of the webinar 'Verdir nos milieux de vie' (through YouTube)
April 13, 2023: This conference brings together experts in mobility to discuss challenges and opportunities regarding transportation in Laval. How will we build a future where private car use is no longer the norm? This event is facilitated by Mickael Brard, sustainable mobility consultant.
Access the recording of the conference ''Laval, un avenir sans voiture'' (through YouTube)
April 22, 2023: A comedy show about the environment? Why not! Earth Day is a great opportunity to do things better. During this special evening facilitated by Colin Boudrias, six comedians perform to talk about small and great environmental issues... in their own, unique way!
April 29,2023: Electrics cars are gaining popularity all over Quebec! Thinking about purchasing one? Take advantage of our road tests day!
To register to the electric vehicle testing:on site, with your driver's license and proof of insurance. The event will take place in the parking lot of Montmorency College.
Press release (in French)
April 4, 2023 - La tournée citoyenne Réduire notre empreinte débarque à Laval
Media publications (in French)
April 8, 2023 - Article in Courrier Laval: « Laval, un avenir sans voiture »
12 avril 2023 - Article in Média communautaire lavallois: Tournée citoyenne Réduire notre empreinte à Laval
