J. Scott Collard

Innovative Recycling Promotion at BBVA Compass Stadium, Home of the MLS Houston Dynamo.

April 11, 2014 | by J. Scott Collard

April 5, 2014 –
Get caught recycling today at the game to receive a gift card to the Dynamo team store!

BBVA Compass Stadium, the home of the Houston Dynamo, TXSOTigers football, HoustonDash and numerous events in Houston, Texas, promoted it’s landfill diversion program by rewarding guests who recycle with a gift card to the Dynamo Team store. The event was held in conjunction with AEG 1EARTH.

AEG 1EARTH is AEG’s environmental program to manage and reduce the environmental impact of AEG’s live entertainment, sports venues, and other events. AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world with over 100 of the world’s preeminent facilities which includes BBVA Compass Stadium.

Huskies Going Green: University of Washington Athletic Department Installs GreenDrop Recycling Stations

October 16, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

Alaska Airlines Arena, Husky Stadium to promote green initiatives at sporting events

Seattle, WA —The University of Washington Athletic Department’s sustainability program has chosen GreenDrop Recycling Stations to help implement their strategic sustainability plans for waste diversion at Alaska Airlines Arena and the newly renovated Husky Stadium.

The Athletic Department’s sustainability committee, better known as the “Green Team,” selected GreenDrop Recycling Stations from Pacific Cascade Corporation as an instrumental part of the recycling and composting program at both venues, where over 730,000 guests attend annually.

University_of_Washington_GreenDrop — Two Husky fans support the University of Washington Athletic Department’s sustainability efforts by self-sorting recyclable and compostable items into one of the 169 GreenDrop Stations deployed at Husky Stadium and Alaska Airlines Arena.

GreenDrop Recycling Stations reduce landfill contributions by users easily self-sorting recyclable and compostable items so are not placed in the landfill waste stream. Self-sorting reduces the Athletic Department’s environmental footprint while minimizing expenses and being fiscally responsible through sustainable operations.

The UW Athletic Department is a member of the Green Sports Alliance, and was one of the first collegiate organizations to join the Alliance. “We wanted to continue being on the forefront and enhance our environmental performance,” commented Aubrey Batchelor, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Coordinator. “We’re committed to promote green initiatives at home sporting events.”

“Partnering with GreenDrop allows our Athletic Department to incorporate a convenient waste-diversion system that patrons can easily utilize without increasing operational costs,” explains Carter Henderson, Assistant Athletic Director. “We evaluated other containers, but GreenDrop was the best option for our recycling needs.”

The unique, market-leading GreenDrop Recycling Station was designed through multi-year efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers head office and the newly named Moda Center, formally the Rose Garden Arena. The arena’s landfill diversion rate increased from 38% in 2007 to 90% in 2011, in part by replacing old-style garbage cans with GreenDrop Recycling Stations. GreenDrop stations reduce landfill contributions by visually guiding users to properly dispose recyclable items. GreenDrops are a key tool in reducing a venue’s environmental footprint through fiscally responsible sustainable operations.

“We’re seeking LEED Gold Certification and greatly increasing our landfill diversion rates is essential to receive that award,” said Dan Gaston, University of Washington Athletics Assistant Athletic Director, and Event and Operations Manager.

Lyle Peters, Director of Sales for the GreenDrop Stations, adds, “This has been an exciting project for the Pacific Cascade team. UW Athletic Department ordered 169 stations to be deployed at Husky Stadium and the Alaska Airlines Arena. The university designed custom labels to correspond with their brand guidelines and we helped coordinated the process so GreenDrops arrived with labels installed and ready to deploy.”

GreenDrop Recycling Stations are a proven asset when investing in facilities operations and public perception. Contact us to discuss how GreenDrop stations can enhance your recycling/composting/waste diversion program.

Pacific Cascade Corporation

Lyle Peters

14208 N.W. 3rd Court, Suite 200

Vancouver, WA 98685-5759

(360) 574-9313

1-800-292-7275

LyleP@GreenDropRecycling.com

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

University of Washington (UW) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast and one of the top medical schools in the US.

Known as the Huskies, The sports teams participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I-A and in the Pacific-12 Conference. Among its facilities on campus are the newly remodeled Husky Stadium (football, track and field), the Alaska Airlines Arena (basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics) where the GreenDrop Stations will be deployed.

The University football team won the 1960 and 1991 national title, to go along with eight Rose Bowl victories and an Orange Bowl title. The men’s basketball team have appeared in 16 NCAA Tournaments and 7 National Invitation Tournaments.

ABOUT PACIFIC CASCADE CORPORATION

Since 1987, Pacific Cascade has been providing the Parking, Hospitality, Traffic Enforcement, and recently adding the Environmental Sustainability Industries with products to manage and support their effective operational needs. GreenDrop Recycling Station received a 2012 Product Competition Award for Recycled Product of the Year.

GreenDrop Recycling Station Named Recycled Product of the Year

October 3, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

South Bend, IN – Pacific Cascade Corporation, the producer of the GreenDrop Recycling Station is proud to announce that Elkhart Plastics, Inc. (EPI) recently received a 2012 Product Competition Award for Recycled Product of the Year at the annual meeting of the Association of Rotational Molders for its production of the innovative GreenDrop Recycling Station product. The GreenDrop Recycling Station is a four-compartment, 88-gallon unit made of 100% recycled plastic that allows guests to easily self-sort recyclable and compostable items, keeping them out of the landfill waste stream.

“The GreenDrop Recycling Station is a perfect example of our interest in creating custom engineered solutions for our customers’ unique challenges. By utilizing eco-friendly materials to create a product that encourages additional eco-friendly behavior by users, we feel that we are really making an impact on the environment as well as our clients’ bottom line,” said Jack Welter, CEO of Elkhart Plastics, Inc.

EPI’s Portland Plastics has taken the concept to a new level by manufacturing the GreenDrop with a proprietary material named Recycolene™. Elkhart Plastics developed special equipment and a unique in-house process to create Recycolene™, which is available in a variety of colors. Recycolene™ has superior properties when compared to currently available recycled rotational grade polyethylene and can be used to mold countless products.

The GreenDrop Recycling Station concept started with the Moda Center, formally the Rose Garden Arena, in Portland, Oregon, which was looking to become a more environmentally responsible venue as well as to increase its landfill diversion rate. The result was a unique, easy-to-use recycling station that guests can easily self-sort recyclable and compostable items. The project has been a great success and has evolved to include many venues and stadiums throughout the country, including The Staples Center in Los Angeles, the University of Washington’s Alaska Airlines Arena and the newly renovated Husky Stadium, and BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Moda Center alone has increased its landfill diversion rate to 90% in 2011.

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Elkhart Plastics, Inc. is a 25-year old company providing rotational molding capabilities for customers. Five plants across the US offer unique solutions for each customer. Understanding that the application drives the design, these committed problem-solvers work as an extension of their customers’ organizations to deliver creative solutions for their customers’ unique applications and parts. Visit their website.

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BioCycle – Professional Teams Raise Bar On Zero Waste

July 22, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

“It is now to the point that if you don’t have a successful recycling program, you’re in the minority,” says Martin Tull, Executive Director of the Green Sports Alliance.

by Marsha W. Johnston,

BioCycle July 2013

With few major obstacles, the potential growth for composting and waste recycling represented by the greening of the $450-billion professional sports sector is clearly enormous.

Recycling Uptick at Oregon’s Hillsboro Ballpark Attributed to GreenDrop Recycling Stations®

July 17, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

Hillsboro, OR (July 17, 2013)—GreenDrop Recycling Stations are an instrumental part of the recycling program at the Hillsboro Ballpark, the home of Hillsboro Hops. The City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department owns and operates the operations at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex where Hillsboro Ballpark is located. As part of the City’s environmental and sustainability programs, they have partnered with Garbarino Disposal Services to increases recycling efforts and decrease the amount of waste going to landfills. The City of Hillsboro and Garbarino have selected the GreenDrop Stations from Pacific Cascade Corporation to assist with the recycling program at Hillsboro Ballpark.

GreenDrop Hillsboro Ballpark — GreenDrop Recycling Station at the new Hillsboro, OR Ballpark, the home of the Hillsboro Hops, allows guests to accurately dispose of waste within specific waste streams at one orderly stop.

GreenDrop Recycling Stations reduce landfill contributions by users easily self-sorting recyclable and compostable items out of the landfill waste stream. Reducing their environmental footprint while minimizing expenses and being fiscally responsible through sustainable operations.

“Partnering with GreenDrop allows Hillsboro Ballpark to incorporate a convenient waste-diversion system that patrons can utilize without increasing operational costs,” explains Peter Brandom, City Sustainability Manager. “We evaluated other containers, but GreenDrop was the best option for the ballpark’s recycling needs.”

The unique, market-leading GreenDrop Recycling Station was designed through multi-year efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers head office and the Rose Garden Arena. The arena’s landfill diversion rate increased from 38% in 2007 to 90% in 2012, in part by replacing old-style garbage cans with GreenDrop Recycling Stations. GreenDrop stations reduce landfill contributions by visually guiding users to properly dispose recyclable items. GreenDrops are a key tool in reducing a venue’s environmental footprint through fiscally responsible sustainable operations.

Lyle Peters, Director of Sales for the GreenDrop Stations, adds, “10 stations have been deployed at Hillsboro Ballpark and this has been an exciting project for our Pacific Cascade team. We developed custom instructional labels depicting specific items in use. Detailed labels guide guests to quickly and accurately dispose of waste within specific waste streams at one orderly stop.”

Pacific Cascade Corporation

Lyle Peters

14208 N.W. 3rd Court, Suite 200

Vancouver, WA 98685-5759

(360) 574-9313

1-800-292-7275

LyleP@GreenDropRecycling.com

The design team at Pacific Cascade created different messaging labels to represent the different activities featured at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex where Hillsboro Ballpark is located - Baseball, Football, Soccer, and Softball. — The design team at Pacific Cascade created different messaging labels to represent the different activities featured at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex where Hillsboro Ballpark is located – Baseball, Football, Soccer, and Softball.

ABOUT HILLSBORO PARKS & RECREATION

City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation inspires and expands the minds and horizons of citizens of all ages by enabling access to recreation, nature, culture and adventure. The department’s Gordon Faber Recreation Complex is Hillsboro’s premier outdoor recreation center and features a 4,500 capacity ballpark and a 7,000 seat stadium both with all-weather artificial turf sports fields and six softball fields.

ABOUT PACIFIC CASCADE CORPORATION

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Pacific Cascade has been providing the Parking, Hospitality, Traffic Enforcement, and now the Environmental Sustainability Industries with products to manage and support their effective operational needs.

GreenDrop Recycling Station Exec Speaking at 2013 NACUFS National Conference

June 10, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

Northern Experience: 2013 NACUFS National Conference
July 10-13, 2013 | Minneapolis, Minnesota

For more than 50 years, the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has been supporting the college and university foodservice industry by providing members with the programs and resources they need to excel—from benchmarking and best practices to educational programming and professional networking.

Lyle Peters, Sr. Exec. for GreenDrop Recycling

Along with four other sustainability industry experts, Lyle Peters, senior executive for the GreenDrop Recycling, will be participating in a speakers panel addressing Sports Venues – Defining Pathways to Greater Sustainability at the Northern Experience: 2013 NACUFS National Conference.

The discussion will address the issue that no matter how good a student’s dining experience is at most college sports event or a residential hall, it often ends in a disheartening way when the diner finishes their meal and sees any packaging and leftover food get consigned to the local landfill. By contrast, professional sports teams and their venues are now successfully diverting food residuals and packaging waste streams from landfill to commercial composting, all while enhancing their guest experience and saving money. The panel will discuss the history and implementation of an effective recycling and composting program and it’s long term effects and goals.

Portland, Oregon Landfills Less Full as GreenDrop Recycling Stations Help Elephants Delicatessen Promote Sustainable Practices

May 29, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

Portland, OR—GreenDrop Recycling and Composting Stations, from Pacific Cascade Corporation, are now helping Elephants Delicatessen to further reduce landfill contributions while increasing public awareness. Elephants understands how small efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle can make a significant impact, benefiting community and the environment.

GreenDrop Recycling and Composting Station at Elephants Delicatessen — GreenDrop Recycling Station at the Flying Elephants Delicatessen in the Portland International Airport.

Elephants has been a leader in sustainable practices; purchasing 100% of their electricity from renewable resources, as a pioneering member of Portland Composts!, and a Metro Recycle Works participant. Elephants has made great strides in reducing their environmental footprint, and wanted to do more. Now Elephants has deployed GreenDrop Recycling and Composting Stations at their retail sites so customers can more easily help reduce landfill waste. GreenDrop Recycling Stations reduce landfill contributions by users quickly self-sorting recyclable and compostable items out of the waste stream.

“Throughout our company, employees know our Green Statement and our recycling process, but our customers don’t always know how to participate. For example, we use biodegradable and compostable packaging and service ware. Our utensils, bags, plates, coffee cups, and more can all be composted”, said Anne Weaver, CEO of Elephants.

Each GreenDrop station has four individual bins. Customized to fit the waste needs at individual locations or consistent throughout a large venue. Elephants provide customers the options of Composting, Glass Recycling, Comingled Recycling, and Trash (Landfill). Customers are guided by graphic instruction labels so they can quickly and easily sort their waste into the correct bins.

“We saw the GreenDrop Stations in use at the Rose Garden, where the Portland Trail Blazers play, and thought it was the perfect solution for our needs,” explains Elaine Rhine Tanzer, Elephants Delicatessen’s Founder.

“We currently prevent over 1000 pounds of food waste and soiled paper from entering our landfills each week, by composting all our kitchen waste. We know we can dramatically increase those numbers with the GreenDrop stations”, added Russell Spees, Director of Operations for the Flying Elephants locations. “We’ve invested extensive energy and research to be as eco-friendly as possible. 90% of food packaging at our Flying Elephants stores is fully compostable. We have salad containers that are 100% petroleum free and made from corn products. We don’t want those items filling up landfills”.

The unique, market-leading GreenDrop Recycling Station was designed through multi-year efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers head office and the Rose Quarter. Their landfill diversion rate increased from 38% in 2007 to 90% in 2011, in part by replacing old-style garbage cans with GreenDrop Recycling Stations. GreenDrop stations reduce landfill contributions by visually guiding users to properly dispose recyclable items. GreenDrops are a key tool in reducing a venue’s environmental footprint through fiscally responsible sustainable operations.

Lyle Peters, Director of Sales for GreenDrop, adds, “We have hundreds of stations deployed at several sports arenas throughout the country and now Elephants Delicatessen is the first strictly food service operation. Elephants’ dedication to the community and the environment has been an inspirational project for our Pacific Cascade team. We hope other companies follow their lead.”

Pacific Cascade Corporation

14208 N.W. 3rd Court, Suite 200

Vancouver, WA 98685-5759

1-800-292-7275

ABOUT ELEPHANTS DELICATESSEN

Founded in 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food market in Portland by introducing fresh pasta, fresh-squeezed juice, sun-dried tomatoes, cheeses imported from Europe, espresso drinks, olive paste, fresh pesto and really good, wholesome food to go. With six retail locations and a Catering Kitchen, they make all of their food from scratch and purchase local and sustainable produce. They also find and offer selections from local, regional, national and international eco-conscious & artisan companies. Elephants has been recognized in its commitment to the environment and community, and holds Portland’s Sustainability At Work Gold Certification. elephantsdeli.com

ABOUT PACIFIC CASCADE CORPORATION

Since 1987, Pacific Cascade has been providing the Parking, Hospitality, Traffic Enforcement, and recently the Environmental Sustainability Industries with products to manage and support their effective operational needs.

GreenDrop Recycling Stations® Starring Role in L.A.

January 18, 2013 | by J. Scott Collard

Los Angeles, CA (January 16, 2013)—GreenDrop Recycling Stations are an instrumental part of the recycling program at STAPLES Center, the home of the the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) manages the operations at STAPLES Center and as part of their environmental and sustainability programs, they have partnered with Waste Management to increases recycling efforts and decreases the amount of waste going to landfills. AEG and Waste Management have selected the GreenDrop Stations from Pacific Cascade Corporation to assist with the recycling program at STAPLES Ceenter.

“Partnering with GreenDrop allows STAPLES Center to incorporate a convenient waste-diversion system that patrons can easily utilize without increasing operational costs,” explains Lee Zeidman, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of STAPLES Center. “We evaluated other containers, but GreenDrop was the best option for the arena’s recycling needs.”

The unique, market-leading GreenDrop Recycling Station was designed through multi-year efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers head office and the Rose Garden Arena. The arena’s landfill diversion rate increased from 38% in 2007 to 90% in 2011, in part by replacing old-style garbage cans with GreenDrop Recycling Stations. GreenDrop stations reduce landfill contributions by visually guiding users to properly dispose recyclable items. GreenDrops are a key tool in reducing a venue’s environmental footprint through fiscally responsible sustainable operations.

Lyle Peters, Director of Sales for the GreenDrop Stations, adds, “160 stations have been deployed at Staples Center and this has been an exciting project for our Pacific Cascade team. We developed custom instructional labels depicting specific items in use. Detailed labels guide guests to quickly and accurately dispose of waste at one orderly stop.”

The Oregon Golf Association named Royal Oaks Country Club, Facility of the Year

November 8, 2012 | by J. Scott Collard

The Oregon Golf Association with more than 270 public and private clubs numbering approximately 50,000 members throughout Oregon and SW Washington has named Royal Oaks Country Club, Facility of the Year .

Each year, the OGA asks for nominations for greatness in Golf Courses, Country Clubs, Resorts and other golf facilities and this year they recognized Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, WA, for their commitment to being environmentally conscious, and giving back to the community. The honor was awarded to Club Manager Marcia LaFond by Oregon Golf Association President Mark Reed at the 2012 OGA Annual Awards Meeting.

Royal_Oaks_ Country_Club — (left to right) Doug Palin the President of Royal Oaks, Royal Oaks Country Club Manager Marcia LaFond, and Oregon Golf Association President Mark Reed.

Royal Oaks is the first golf Club in the country to deploy GreenDrop Recycling Stations. The club also hosts several annual events that raise much needed funds for local non-profit organizations.

GreenDrop Recycling Stations reduce landfill waste by users easily self-sorting recyclable and compostable items. This results in a drastic reduction of their environmental footprint while minimizing expenses and being fiscally responsible through sustainable operations.

Other notable GreenDrop venues include, the Rose Garden Arena, home of the NBA Portland Trail Blazers, BBVA Compass Stadium, the new home of the MLS Houston Dynamo and Staples Center in Los Angeles, home of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers along with the NHL Los Angeles Kings.

Lyle Peters, Director of Sales for the GreenDrop Stations, adds, “Congratulations to Royal Oaks for being named Facility of the Year, and we’re happy that the GreenDrop Recycling Stations were included in the decision making process.”

In addition to their environmental commitment, Royal Oaks shows their commitment to the community. They raise over $20,000 annually for local military families during the annual American Turkey Shoot Event that has raised more than $150,000 over the past seven years. Royal Oaks also has raised $10,000 for the Vancouver Chapter of the American Heart Association and provide two Clark County area high school students with membership to Royal Oaks, giving them full access to the course, facility & staff to work hard at golf while recognizing their hard work academically.
GreenDrop Recycling Stations are a proven asset when investing in facilities operations and public perception. Contact us to discuss how GreenDrop stations can enhance your recycling/composting program.

Pacific Cascade Corporation
14208 N.W. 3rd Court, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98685-5759
(360) 574-9313
1-800-292-7275

GreenDrop is up in Seattle at the Green Sports Alliance Summit

September 6, 2012 | by J. Scott Collard

Today, we are in Seattle, WA for the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit, and it is very informative and exciting event. The agenda is packed with tours of Seattle’s most sustainable sports venues, hands-on workshops, inspiring keynotes and high-caliber networking opportunities with industry leaders.

The GreenDrop Recycling Station is also a featured element in the Ingeo Eco-Lounge hosted by NatureWorks. The Eco-Lounge is where Third Party Experts discuss how to shift “zero waste” sports venues from an abstract concept to an everyday reality. The expert speakers represent International Paper, Fabri-Kal, the Pittsburgh Pirates, AgRecycle, StalkMarket and the Rose Quarter, home of the Portland Trail Blazers, where they have used the GreenDrop station since 2008. The Rose Quarter went from a 38% Landfill Diversion Rate to a 90% in 2011.

The unique GreenDrop Recycling Station was designed through the efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers Head Office to reduce their environmental footprint while minimizing expenses and being fiscally responsible through sustainable operations. Extensive research, including a university study, took place in developing the GreenDrop Stations by observing public habits and interaction to various recycling configurations. The result was an ADA conforming, four compartment unit made of recycled plastic that allows users to send food, drinks and compostable plates, cups and utensils to a composter instead of a landfill, while separating recyclable items as well.

GreenDrop_Green_Sports_Alliance_0912 — The monitor shows the placement of the GreenDrop Recycling Stations within the Rose Quarter, the home of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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