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Electric kick scooters and bicycles are sustainable modes of transportation that also contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Eligible products bicycles for adults or children: hybrid, road, urban, fat bike, touring, with electric assistance, or ele......
Read moreKnowing how to read and interpret your Hydro Westmount invoice is an excellent way to monitor your exact usage of electricity and track how your conservation efforts can reduce your expenses. Invoice A unique reference number assigned to th......
Read moreGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced throughout the food supply chain, from production and transportation to disposal. Platforms and companies offer the opportunity to buy food products destined for disposal at reduced prices. Saving food fro......
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Household garbage, or trash, is any residue, debris or object discarded after its use and that cannot be reused, recycled or composted. Garbage is destined for landfill. The City of Westmount promotes effective waste management that reduce......
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Food waste includes all raw, cooked or rotten solid food, soiled paper and cardboard such as paper towels, napkins and tissues, as well as indoor plants. All these are compostable . Composting is a very effective way to reduce landfill waste and......
Read moreWildlife installations can promote wildlife biodiversity and increase pollination of neighbouring plants Eligible products Pollinating insect hotels (bees,butterflies) Bat house Birdhouse Specific conditions The grant does not cover: Fee......
Read moreCollecting rainwater allows you to water your plants and lawn, or even to wash your car, with chlorine-free water. Using rainwater allows you to reduce your use of drinking water. Eligible products plastic or wood rain barrel Note: Any recipien......
Read moreDomestic composters allow you to produce a natural fertilizer, compost, which can be used to nourish the soil and plants, while reducing the quantity of organic waste (food and garden waste) sent to landfill. Eligible products worm composting bin......
Read moreUsing reusable diapers allows to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, and greatly reduces that amount of waste a household produces on a daily basis. Eligible products regular diapers: flat, pocketed, preformed, AI123-all-in......
Read moreDisposable and single-use products are often used for a short time, but can take hundreds of years to decompose, harming the environment and wildlife in the process. Opting for reusable products reduces waste at the source! Eligible products wool......
Read moreThese reusable alternatives to disposable personal hygiene products make it possible to significantly reduce the amount of waste we produce. In the long term, they also help you save money. Eligible products Eligible products include reusable mens......
Read moreReduce your consumption or water and energy with the use of a low-flow shower head and toilet. Bidets can reduce the amount of toilet paper used (a product that requires a lot of water to manufacture). Even better, use your bidet along with reusable......
Read moreEmerald Ash Borer (Agrilus Planipennis) The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly destructive insect pest of ash trees. Native to eastern Asia, this pest was first discovered in Canada and the U.S. in 2002. The EAB has killed millions of ash t......
Read moreLeaving a vehicle engine idling is costly to the environment and to you. It pollutes the air you breathe and wastes your money. It’s also illegal. In Westmount, idling your vehicle for more than 3 minutes within a 1-hour period is banned.&nbs......
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In order to continue to offer its residents a better quality of life and a healthy environment, the City of Westmount is deploying a network of charging stations for electric vehicles. This project, carried out with the participation of Hydro Westmo......
Read moreBefore being installed in your home, the meter has been inspected by Measurement Canada, just as gasoline pumps and commercial scales. The majority of meters are tested every 12 years (some every 6 years). Once calibrated, the meter is sealed to ens......
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The project In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount will replace the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode Lamp) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable developme......
Read moreAccording to the By-Law concerning the demolition of buildings, a demolition is defined as an intervention carried out in one or more stages, resulting in the total or partial destruction of the floors, exterior walls, or roofs of an immovable. The......
Read moreBike-sharing helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also being an active and sustainable transportation choice. Eligible products Seasonal membership * Monthly membership (minimum 2 months) * Only one seasonal membership per appli......
Read morePartage Club is a Quebec-based application that encourages neighbours to share items instead of buying them. It’s a solution to over-consumption that encourages reduction at the source, while saving you money in the process! Note that a free 3-we......
Read moreIn Quebec, a legal warranty is offered free of charge to consumers for the purchase of any good, including clothing and shoes! An item must, among other things, have a reasonable lifespan and be free of hidden defects, otherwise the merchant or ma......
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