For paper to be as eco-friendly as possible, 100% recycled is just not enough.
We all use and consume paper, whether it's for office use, a print magazine or to publish a promotional brochure, paper is still a great…
Energy
What is Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
How do we know if one product is really better for the environment than another? Does paper made with 100% recycled fibres have a smaller…
Taking Root 101: The Carbon Market & Social Reforestation – Part 2
In this second post of this two-part blog series, Taking Root describes its social reforestation project in Nicaragua. When Taking Root was formed in 2007,…
Taking Root 101: The Carbon Market & Social Reforestation – Part 1
As Cascades’ carbon offsetter of choice, we, Taking Root, would like to take an opportunity to demystify the carbon market and share the story of…
Let’s get planting! Cascades and Taking Root to help a great cause during May, the “Tree and Forest” month
It’s already the month of May! Have you noticed that trees are sporting the first green buds of spring? Well, that might explain why the…
Are you falling prey to false beliefs when it comes to energy efficiency?
Did you even know that there are myths and misconceptions about energy efficiency firmly anchored in our society? There are! Energy efficiency is the mandate…
Cascades concerned with hasty shale gas extraction
As you may have heard from certain media outlets, Laurent Lemaire, Co-founder of Cascades, sent a letter last week to the Comité de vigilance sur…
Cascades’s innovative financing formula for energy efficiency
. Before getting into the heart of the matter, let’s travel back to 1997, when Cascades created its Energy Action Group (EAG). What is EAG,…
A unique technology for softer and “environmentally-friendly” products
This change may hardly be seen as news since the Cascades® brand has benefited from numerous improvements throughout the years. But this time, thanks to…
Office Depot and Cascades Strengthen Green Offerings with Cascades® Moka™
Starting this week, Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, launches the new Cascades® Moka™ 100% recycled unbleached and…