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A thorny choice: natural, artificial, or 100% recycled cardboard Christmas tree?

Écrit par Sandra Bourret, 04 December 2012 , 0 Commentaires Created by Sandra Bourret, December 4, 2012 , 0 Comments

– They come in green, in white, in blue. Some of them have that “new” smell; others smell “genuine.” Which one do you prefer: natural or artificial? We are, of course, referring to Christmas trees. There’s ...

Housing for all – Cascades partners with Habitat for Humanity

Écrit par Carl Blanchet, 18 October 2012 , 0 Commentaires Created by Carl Blanchet, October 18, 2012 , 0 Comments

Have you heard about My Pretty Playhouse? Cascades recently launched a new children’s playhouse made of 100 percent recycled cardboard. On top of providing hours of entertainment to the young “new owners,” the project will indirectly benefit ...

Recycled fibre: how do you reconcile eco-friendliness and food safety?

Écrit par Islem Yezza, 04 July 2012 , 1 Commentaire Created by Islem Yezza, July 4, 2012 , 1 Comment

In a recent post, we discussed the food safety challenge posed by the presence of mineral oil in recycled fibres. We argued that although several possible solutions exist, they all elicit questions. Also, they largely involve ...

Food packaging, health and sustainable development: the story of a paradox

Écrit par Islem Yezza, 06 June 2012 , 2 Commentaires Created by Islem Yezza, June 6, 2012 , 2 Comments

Whether in the form of a box, a bag or plastic wrap, food packaging is often lambasted, as it is seen as a source of pollution or contamination. So why use it? For its primary functions, ...