Sadly, there are a number of illegal dumps that exist in Canada. In an effort to remove waste from nature, PurNat, a non-profit organization, coordinates clean-ups of illegal landfill sites with companies whose mission is to protect and improve the environment.
Big mobilization for a clean-up event in Rigaud
On October 17, 2023, more than 30 Cascaders from various plants joined forces to remove nearly 5 tonnes of waste and contaminants from a natural area in the municipality of Rigaud, contributing to a cleaner environment for the local community.
A big clean-up in British Columbia
On April 22, 2022, nearly 40 Cascaders mobilized in the City of Surrey to remove more than 3 tonnes of waste from a natural site. Another example of Cascades and its employees making a difference for the environment.
A healthier environment in Quebec and Ontario
Armed with their seals, their pliers and a strong desire to improve the well-being of people, communities and the planet, our Cascaders, in collaboration with PurNat, carried out two cleanups of illegal dumpsites in Quebec and Ontario last fall. They freed nature from its waste, making a difference for a vast ecosystem.
Giving back to nature in the Greater Montreal area
In October 2019, a second cleanup took place in the suburbs of Montreal. More than 60 Cascaders took part in the event. Together, they freed nature from nearly 2.8 tons of garbage.
A First Clean Up in Saint-Lucien
On June 4, 2017, some 20 Cascades employees joined forces to clean up a former landfill site in the municipality of Saint-Lucien, Centre-du-Québec. The landfill was located on private property. With the assistance of PurNat, the Cascaders removed several tons of scrap metal, plastic and household waste.
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Mario Plourde
President and Chief Executive Officer at Cascades from 2013 to 2024
« Recycling and recovery are in our DNA. Cascades was born from recycling and recovery. Awareness through actions like this perfectly aligns with our company's mission. »
Léon Marineau
Vice President, Environment
« "It's an opportunity for us to work together outside the office with people from other teams whom we don't necessarily interact with on a daily basis."»
A Lasting Partnership
Cascades has been a proud partner of PurNat since 2015 and encourages Cascaders and communities to share with that organization any information regarding illegal landfills.