Four ways to make the most of a limited study budget to get high quality data you need Waste characterization studies (WCS), sometimes called waste audits, help local governments and service providers understand what is actually in the waste streams headed for...
Project Overview In 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) contracted Cascadia Consulting Group to lead a multi-year effort to assess the potential of municipal solid waste (MSW) as a feedstock for biofuel production. The work combines field sampling, laboratory...
To help inform implementation of California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), Cascadia partnered with USAgain to estimate the scale of textile disposal and the infrastructure needed to support increased statewide collection for reuse. Our analysis estimates...
Following the passage of bills such as Washington’s SB 5284, which established a baseline EPR scheme for producers of packaging and paper products, staff at Cascadia saw an opportunity to leverage the firm’s historical findings throughout Washington, Oregon, and...
Project overview VF is a global apparel company that includes brands such as the North Face, Vans, Timberland, and Smartwool. VF’s ambitious environmental sustainability efforts elevate its commitment to take bold action on climate change to protect the...
