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Environment

Together we’re Greener. Paper shredding helps save the environment

We love this planet, and across 16 countries and 5 continents we continue to do whatever we can to preserve it. At Shred-it we feel proud of our eco-friendly document shredding and how we are working with our clients to help save the environment.

Recycling Program

Environmental responsibility is integral to Shred-it’s corporate mission and values. After material is shredded on site at a customer’s facility, it is subsequently baled and recycled, ensuring that private information is disposed of safely, and that the paper shredding helps save the environment in the process. In 2008, Shred-it's recycling program saved over nine million trees. For every two security consoles filled with paper, one tree is saved through the recycling process.

Additional environmental benefits of Shred-it’s eco-friendly document shredding recycling program are far- reaching. According to industry estimates, in addition to saving trees, every ton of recycled paper uses 64% less energy, 50% less water and causes 74% less air pollution than the same quantity of paper from virgin wood pulp.

All the paper that we collect from you for secure shredding is recycled into a wide assortment of paper products. And, at the end of the year, each and every client receives an Environmental Certificate outlining their contribution and showing how their paper shredding is helping to save the environment.

Shred-it Trucks and Eco-Friendly Document Shredding

All motors meet or exceed all North American, United Kingdom and European emissions standards. Shred-it uses environmentally friendly hydraulic fluids (ENVIRON MV 32) in all vehicles which are:

Inherently biodegradable
Recyclable
Non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, low odor
Contain no heavy metals that contaminate ground and waste waters
Have a longer life than vegetable-oil-based fluids which decreases consumption

Next time you see one of our trucks, ask the operator about how our “Idle Down” technology is part of our eco friendly document shredding.

Consoles

All security consoles are built with 100% recycled-wood particle board.

Shred-it is continually improving technologies to help further reduce emissions and fuel consumption.

Want to know more about our commitment to the environment? Interested in a greener tomorrow? Want to see how paper shredding helps save the environment? Download our environmental fact sheet.