Protecting the Environment

Environmental protection means more than just following the law. It’s about doing what’s right... always.

Cascade’s Safe & Sound® process is built to exceed the highest environmental standards set today by local, state, and federal governments providing our clients with the highest level of assurance for tomorrow.

Environmental Excellence
Environmental rules and regulations are rapidly changing. Companies need to be prepared for future requirements. Cascade is an industry leader in environmental stewardship and works closely with regulators, developing standards supportive of future needs.

Compliance
Complying with all federal, state, and local regulations is a top priority at Cascade. Cascade employs a full time Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to monitor compliance issues and regularly conducts voluntary compliance audits to ensure all requirements are met.

Recycling
Items bound for recycling are separated into over 50 commodity streams from aluminum to zinc-carbon batteries. This high degree of separation produces superior recovery yields.

High resale rates
30% of all incoming equipment is refurbished for resale – extending the useful life of electronics and offsetting the demand for new equipment in some markets.  Parts from recycled machines are also harvested to repair and upgrade other machines, thereby maximizing the useful life as much as possible.

Regulations & Certifications
Environmental rules and regulations are rapidly changing. Companies need to be prepared for future requirements. Cascade is an industry leader in environmental stewardship and works closely with regulators, developing standards supportive of future needs.

Safe & Sound
Safe & Sound is more than just a process; it’s the final result for a client. The process starts with hand sorting materials allowing best-use identification. We then use a manual disassembly technique uniquely coupled with mechanical separation maximizing the recovery yield of recyclable commodities. This unique process creates less waste, resulting in a cleaner environment for the future.

ISO 14001
Cascade’s environmental management system is ISO 14001 certified by internationally recognized audit specialists BVQI.

Certified Electronics Recycler
Cascade’s operations are also certified to an industry-specific standard created by the International Association of Electronics Recyclers. The standard sets requirements for environmental management, security, and health and safety programs, as well as general business stability such as closure programs, and insurance coverage.

Pledge of True Stewardship
Cascade was among the first to sign onto the Pledge of True Stewardship demonstrating our commitment to be a responsible global citizen. Our comprehensive Safe & Sound program minimizes risk of environmental harm allowing our clients to focus on their business.

Green Building
To display our commitment to the environment, Cascade has implemented many green building features at its facilities. Take a tour and see our 100% reused carpet, incorporation of natural lighting, office furniture made from sustainable materials, and many recycled content features. Click here to view our full summary of the Madison Headquarters green building project.