EcoShredding
New Website
Hello EcoShredding friends. We’re excited to announce the launch of our new website! We hope you like it and find it informative! We feel it is a big step forward in combining our communications including our blog and website together in one hub to keep our current customers and future customers informed. Thanks and have…
Read MoreGoing 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…
Read MoreNew Ecoshredding Truck
Ecoshredding recently get a new truck, and by truck we mean, awesome mobile shredding unit. The Shred-Tech MDS- 20GT is it’s official title, and not only does it look really cool, it has also increased our shredding capabilities. The shredding throughput is 3,500 lbs/ hour which translates to 58 lbs per minute! Our new truck…
Read MoreHow much paper is in your wallet?
During 2011, the U.S. government will print about 6.8 billion bills, according to the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing. That’s enough paper to stretch around the Earth more than 26 times!* It’s amazing when we think about everything we use paper for on a daily basis: cash, check, notes, contracts, invoices, etc. Obviously,…
Read MoreGo Green This Summer
With Independence Day behind us, it seems we’ve reached mid-summer. And in Metro Atlanta, that means even more heat and, of course, some smog. As you’re going about your summer activities, we have some tips to help you go green and still have a great time!
Read MoreWhat 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?
Read MoreBenefits 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,…
Read MoreUpcoming 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…
Read MoreGreen-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.
Read MoreGreen 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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