Plastic is fantastic… Part Two
We saw in Part One what the different numbers written on most plastic containers mean. We concluded that it was clear that plastics could…
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Polystyrene: Is it recyclable?
Theoretically, polystyrene—also known as Plastic no. 6—is 100% recyclable. However, in Quebec, it is only 17% recycled. I know you’re wondering why. Well, the…
Five tips for demystifying the recycling bin
If you’re like me, you still have questions about how to recycle certain types of packaging and containers. Let’s shed some light on some of…
RESPAK: Packaging just got better
- The food industry uses packaging made from a variety of materials, including plastic, cardboard, polystyrene, and I could go on. Did you know? Across…
Yes, election signs can be recycled!
- Did you know that the signs that have been adorning our posts since the beginning of the electoral campaign are not destined to end…
Polystyrene can be recycled!
- Tell me, you wouldn’t happen to have seen a number six in your recycling bin, by any chance? What do I mean? Well, you…
The sorting centre, step by step
- For most of us, recycling is something we now do by force of habit; it’s part of our daily lives. But have you ever…
Is polystyrene foam the real enemy?
Polystyrene foam, a “bad” plastic in popular belief, is used in many forms. From food containers to protective packaging, profiled forms, portable coolers, thermal insulation…
Cascades gives a second life to polystyrene, which isn’t such a bad material after all!
On April 12, Cascades and Nextlife entered into an exclusive partnership to recycle a highly underappreciated packaging material: polystyrene (PS), also known as No. 6 Plastic.…