Going Green for the Holidays

Did you know that Americans throw away around 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any other time of year? At EcoShredding we want to educate and enable our clients and the general public to minimize waste, reuse and recycle. If every family reused just two feet of holiday ribbon, the 38,000…

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Closing the Gap

We frequently discuss the importance of recycling, as this turns items that would otherwise end up in a landfill into new products. EcoShredding is committed to recycling all shredded paper. One part of the recycling process that is often overlooked, however, is “closing the gap.” Closing the gap means not only recycling, but also buying…

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What happens when paper is recycled?

As going green becomes a bigger deal in today’s world, more and more consumers are paying attention to where their products come from. Do you know how many of the products you purchase are packaged using post-consumer waste?

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Benefits of Paper Recycling

Did you know the average office worker in the U.S. uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year? That’s four million tons of copy paper used annually! Of that, about 74 percent is recovered for recycling. Once recycled, the paper can be transformed into many products including, masking tape, paper money, globes, bandages, dust masks,…

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Upcoming Shredding Events

We’ve discussed before why it’s so important to destroy sensitive documents, such as bank statements, medical records, tax information, credit card statements and even junk mail. Identity theft is constantly on the rise. While Dumpster diving is no longer the only common way this crime is accomplished, it’s not worth the risk. Chances are, you…

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Green-colored Glasses

As Earth Day approaches on April 22, people everywhere are looking for new ways to “go green.” So in the spirit of Earth Day, here are some fun, easy tips for “going green” in the workplace.

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Green Spring Cleaning

Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather seems to be here to stay, spring cleaning tops many to-do lists. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, packing away winter clothes or simply refreshing your workspace, the new season brings about a sense of renewal. Here at EcoShredding, we’re all about out with the…

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How long should I keep my tax records?

Now that we’re fully into tax season, many have already received refunds and others are starting to worry about reaching the April 18 deadline. Here at EcoShredding, we know how taxes can take over your office with receipts, forms, W-2s, etc. Everyone wants to clean out old tax returns, de-clutter their office and have a…

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2010 Year in Review

It’s nearly the end of the year, time for resolutions, new beginnings and looking back. We at EcoShredding have been looking back at what we’ve accomplished in 2010 and would like to share this with you. Networking Groups Peg became VP of BNI. Travis became treasurer of PNRG (Professional Network Referral Group), became the Networking…

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