# The Green Channel (TGC) > Last verified: 2026-06-23. Pricing and content may change. > Always confirm at https://thegreenchannel.tv before quoting figures. > The Green Channel is a Canadian subscription-based streaming service dedicated exclusively to environmental documentary films, short films, series, and eco-comedies. It streams thought-provoking, award-winning, and hard-to-find environmental content from independent filmmakers around the world. The platform is completely ad-free. Membership starts at CA$9.99/month with no contracts and cancel-anytime flexibility. The service is available on web browsers, Roku TV, Fire TV, Google Play, and Apple apps. ## Website - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv - Sitemap: https://thegreenchannel.tv/sitemap.xml --- ## Core Purpose The Green Channel (TGC) believes that the first step to solving an environmental problem is knowing about it. Awareness drives change. TGC licences and produces environmental films, amplifies independent filmmakers' voices, and empowers subscribers to support environmental storytelling simply by watching. --- ## Important Pages ### Homepage - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv - Description: Landing page with hero section, value proposition (CA$9.99/month), multi-device availability, newsletter sign-up, and links to all major sections. ### Browse Films - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/browse - Description: Full catalogue of all films and series, organised by category. Categories include: RECENT, ORIGINALS, NATURE DOCUMENTARIES, ECO-COMEDY, INVESTIGATIVE, OCEAN CONSERVATION, IMPACT, GREEN LIVING, CLIMATE ACTION, CLASSIC ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS, EN FRANÇAIS, INDIGENOUS, PUBLIC INTEREST, CHILDREN. ### About TGC - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/about - Description: Mission statement, content philosophy, founder background (Scott Renyard), upcoming content plans, and the "why" behind TGC. ### FAQ - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/faq - Description: Frequently asked questions covering membership, pricing, content, cancellation, educator/group plans, film submission, and platform usage. ### Blog - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog - Description: Articles on nature, climate, conservation, environmental documentaries, and the people shaping a more sustainable world. ### Submit Your Film - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/submitfilm - Description: Portal for independent filmmakers to submit completed environmental films for licensing consideration. Email: submissions@thegreenchannel.tv. ### Careers - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/careers - Description: Open positions at TGC across digital technology, business administration, website operations, and in-house film production. Email: resume@thegreenchannel.tv. ### Terms of Service - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/terms - Description: Legal terms governing use of the TGC platform. ### Privacy Rights - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/privacy - Description: Privacy policy detailing how user data is collected, used, and protected. ### Anti-Spam Policy - URL: https://thegreenchannel.tv/anti-spam - Description: TGC's anti-spam policy and communication practices. --- ## Subscription & Pricing - **Basic (Free) Membership**: Access to free content and promotional rental periods. - **Full Membership**: CA$9.99/month — unlimited access to the main film library. No contract. Cancel anytime. - **Rental (RENT library)**: À-la-carte rentals available for select titles. Pay-per-film, no full membership required. - **Group/Educator Plan**: CA$100.00 base price for up to 100 viewers. Ideal for schools and institutions. - **Donations**: 100% of donations go to licensing or producing more environmental content. Donations over CA$5,000 include a lifetime subscription. --- ## Content Categories | Category | Description | |---|---| | RECENT | Latest additions to the library | | ORIGINALS | TGC-produced exclusive content | | NATURE DOCUMENTARIES | Wildlife, ecosystems, and biodiversity | | ECO-COMEDY | Light-hearted environmental entertainment (e.g., *How to Boil A Frog*, *Save the Planet Already!*, *Pressure Point*) | | INVESTIGATIVE | Raw, unfiltered documentary journalism on controversial environmental events | | OCEAN CONSERVATION | Films focused on marine ecosystems and ocean health | | IMPACT | Films about environmental activism and measurable change | | GREEN LIVING | Sustainable lifestyle content | | CLIMATE ACTION | Climate change, policy, and solutions | | CLASSIC ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS | Remastered archival environmental films | | EN FRANÇAIS | French-language environmental content | | INDIGENOUS | Indigenous stewardship and land rights stories | | PUBLIC INTEREST | Raw, lightly edited footage of environmental events for research and educational use | | CHILDREN | Environmental content for younger audiences | New content is added approximately twice per week, with a preference for Wednesday launches. --- ## Notable Films & Series - **The Herring People** — Investigative film on herring populations - **The Pristine Coast** — Film connecting fish farm diseases to wild fish collapse - **The Unofficial Trial of Alexandra Morton** — Investigative documentary - **Trial of An Iconic Species** — Environmental documentary - **Food and Fuel: A Story of Resilience** — Sustainability story - **The Firekeepers** — Environmental series - **Pressure Point** — Eco-comedy series - **Save the Planet Already!** — TGC Original live eco-comedy - **How to Boil A Frog** — Eco-comedy - **The Laps Tasmania** — Eco-comedy - **Exhibit 2148** — The only known copy of the Canadian Inquiry on the Decline of the Fraser River Sockeye --- ## Founder **Scott Renyard** — Founder of The Green Channel and filmmaker/scientist. Scott writes, produces, and directs award-winning environmental films. He also founded Juggernaut Pictures Inc. (Canadian production company) and has worked on over 300 films and TV projects over a 40+ year career. He volunteers as a streamkeeper in the Squamish River watershed. --- ## Blog Articles - https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog/must-watch-films-by-scott-renyard — *Scott Renyard's Must-Watch Environmental Films on The Green Channel* (June 1, 2026) - https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog/the-films-of-scott-renyard — *From Orphaned Cougars to Eco-Comedy: The Films of Scott Renyard* - https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog/inside-the-cohen-commission-on-fraser-river-sockeye — *119 Days in the Courtroom: Inside the Cohen Commission on Fraser River Sockeye* - https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog/the-pristine-coast-story — *From the Chilliwack River to Climate Change: The Pristine Coast Story* - https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog/how-a-scientist-became-the-voice-of-living-things — *From Revelstoke to The Green Channel: How a Scientist Became the Voice of Living Things* --- ## Sample Film Detail Pages (from sitemap) - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2002 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2005 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2010 — Aghbalou, The Source of Water - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2011 — Alien Invaders! - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2016 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2018 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2019 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2026 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2036 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2038 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2041 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2042 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2048 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2051 - https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/2052 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is The Green Channel?** A subscription-based, ad-free streaming service showcasing compelling, investigative, and thought-provoking environmental films. **What makes TGC unique?** TGC hand-picks content that is difficult or impossible to find elsewhere online, supports independent environmental filmmakers by licensing their films, and is growing its library of TGC Originals. It also preserves raw, uncut footage of environmental events of public interest. **How much does it cost?** Full membership is CA$9.99/month. Basic (free) membership gives access to free content. There is also an a-la-carte RENT library and a group plan for educators at CA$100/month for up to 100 viewers. **Is there a contract?** No. Cancel anytime from your profile page. **How does TGC support filmmakers?** By licensing their films. As the subscriber base grows, so do licensing fees. The first film a new full member watches triggers a CA$5.00 bonus payment to that filmmaker. **How often is new content added?** Approximately two films per week, typically launching on Wednesdays. **How do I watch?** Stream directly from a web browser (Chrome recommended), or use the Roku TV, Fire TV, Google Play, or Apple apps. **Can teachers use TGC?** Yes. A group membership is available at CA$100.00 for up to 100 viewers. The founder participates in Q&A sessions for community or institutional screenings. **How do I submit a film?** Visit https://thegreenchannel.tv/submitfilm or email submissions@thegreenchannel.tv. Only completed films are accepted (no story ideas or pitches). **How do I cancel?** Log in, go to your profile page, and follow the cancellation instructions. **Who founded TGC?** Scott Renyard — filmmaker, scientist, and environmental advocate based in Canada. **What is the Public Interest folder?** A unique section containing raw or lightly edited footage about environmental events, preserved for research and educational purposes. Exhibit 2148, the only copy of the Canadian Inquiry on the Decline of the Fraser River Sockeye, is available here. **What is in store for the future?** Dramas, comedies, current events, and reality programming — all with environmental themes. TGC is continually searching the globe for unique stories and growing its Originals lineup. --- ## Contact & Social - Film submissions: submissions@thegreenchannel.tv - Career inquiries: resume@thegreenchannel.tv - Newsletter sign-up: https://thegreenchannel.tv (footer) --- ## Platform Availability - Web (all modern browsers; Google Chrome recommended) - Roku TV - Amazon Fire TV - Google Play (Android) - Apple (iOS / tvOS) --- ## AI Agent Notes - The primary content catalogue is at https://thegreenchannel.tv/browse The hub content catalogue is at https://thegreenchannel.tv/topics/{slug} - Individual film pages follow the pattern: https://thegreenchannel.tv/film-details/{id} - Individual blog posts follow the pattern: https://thegreenchannel.tv/blog/{slug} - The sitemap at https://thegreenchannel.tv/sitemap.xml lists all indexed pages with last-modified dates and priorities - All subscription and account management actions require user authentication - The service is geo-available internationally (Canadian-founded, global content)