Cascadia was contracted by the U.S. Department of Energy to lead a multi-year effort to evaluate municipal solid waste (MSW) as a potential feedstock for nationwide biofuel production. Through field sampling, laboratory coordination, and analysis, the project is helping build a clearer picture of how existing materials management systems

A FEMA-funded regional pilot is reshaping how communities prepare for disasters across Puget Sound. By centering community leadership and investing in local capacity, Cascadia supported the collaborative design of resilience hubs that reflect local knowledge, strengthen connections, and expand access to critical resources in times of crisis.

In a city facing significant environmental burdens, Pico Rivera’s first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan reflects the priorities of those most impacted. Through in-language outreach and partnerships with local organizations, Cascadia helped ensure community voices shaped the path forward.

California is landfilling nearly 1.2 million tons of textiles each year—at a cost of roughly $99 million annually. In partnership with USAgain, Cascadia analyzed how implementation of SB 707 could unlock green jobs, reduce emissions, and expand textile reuse statewide. Our findings highlight both the scale of opportunity and

Cascadia led the Environmental Justice Assessment for the Puget Sound Partnership’s 2026–2030 Action Agenda, engaging Tribes and community-based organizations across Puget Sound. This Assessment is required by Washington State’s HEAL Act, and engagement shaped dozens of new and revised strategies guiding Puget Sound recovery.

To help the City of Seattle cut landfill disposal in half by 2030, Cascadia partnered with Seattle Public Utilities to examine food waste at major public events. Through on-the-ground audits at Bumbershoot and Festa Italiana, we identified practical opportunities to expand food rescue and reuse—reducing waste, lowering costs, and

Cascadia staff saw an opportunity to bring together and present on findings from past statewide contamination work and identify opportunities for recycling and EPR policies.

Cascadia supported the StormFest Committee in planning and executing the 2025 StormFest event, an annual 3-day field-based stormwater education event for Highline Public Schools 6th grade students.

Since HB 1181 implementation began, Cascadia has supported 25 jurisdictions, and counting, to develop climate elements and integrate climate planning into comprehensive plans.

Cascadia led adaptable, inclusive, and multilingual outreach to businesses and multifamily properties to support compliance with SB 1383