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…
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5 reasons to get involved in the Barter and Trade event
Celebrating five years this year, the Barter and Trade event is an initiative of Cascades and the town of Kingsey Falls as part of…
Eco-Workshop No. 4: The Cardboard Pencil Cup
The new school year is well under way. Now it’s time to organize your little scholars’ study area. First step: find a quiet, well-lit…
The wonderful daily challenges of recycling
Who has never seen a recycling bin these days? Not many! It has become part of our daily lives, just like the trash can,…
Wonderful, they recycle! Let’s start a green social movement
There are some colleagues we look up to. . . In my case, there are colleagues I think of as superheroes because they work hard every…
Hard-to-recycle items: Corks and light bulbs
Corks Although not welcome in your recycling bin, corks are 100% recyclable. Their completely natural fibres can be used to make insulation or decorative…
Back to School in Eco-Style
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and kids are getting ready to go back-to-school. Whether you’re helping your children…
Hard-to-recycle items: Batteries and CDs
Although we don’t always do it perfectly, recycling has become a well entrenched part of our daily lives. Some items that are not accepted…
Featured Cascader: Natacha Houde, Director, Research and Development
Cascades is made up of around 11,000 women and men working in over 90 business units throughout North America and Europe. Among these Cascaders, you’ll…
A green golf tournament? You bet!
On Wednesday, the 4th edition of the BRP-Cascades golf tournament took place to benefit the Fondation du CHUS. Once again this year, it was…