For a number of years now, staff at L’Entrepôt, maison de la culture de Lachine, have been working hard to reduce their environmental footprint. A committee meets on a regular basis to propose changes in food management, communications, energy and resource conservation, social commitment, waste management and governance. 

With its recent Platinum certification, L’Entrepôt is definitely a leader in Québec as an eco-responsible venue.

Examples of concrete actions 

• Eliminating plastic water bottles and encouraging the use of refillable ones 
• Using rechargeable batteries for microphones and walkie-talkies 
• Re-using materials during mediation activities 
• Having shared materials for community organizations using the venue 
• Having compost bins in several locations, including in the loges 
• Repairing materials instead of replacing them. For example, L’Entrepôt uses the services of a seamstress to repair the canvas of its tents 
• Welcoming GRAME booths during musical picnics, for example 
• Offering stage time and a technical crew to performers with less financial means, through performer residencies 
• Donating tickets to the Accès Loisirs Lachine program for distribution to low-income people 
• Increasing the number of free shows 

Scène écoresponsable certification from the Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables is designed for venues seeking recognition for their sustainable development initiatives.