Help the environment by shredding and recycling.

Did you know, that approximately 40% of the waste in the United States is paper and cardboard? And in fact, a majority of this waste comes from waste in the workplace. Implementing a workplace plan to recycle and reduce unnecessary paper use can prevent a large portion of that waste.

Help become less wasteful in your workplace, use the following tips to help guide you in the right direction:

Print less paper, or don’t print at all if you don’t need a hard copy
If you do have to print, make sure to print double sided documents and use economy print settings on printers and copiers
Purchase products with the maximum post-consumer recycled content available
Go digital whenever possible
Purchase refillable ink cartridges
Order office supplies in bulk to reduce packaging
Buy paper produced by a company with a stated commitment to environmental stewardship
Purchase and specify post-consumer recycled content papers
Keep your mailing list updated to avoid duplicates in your company direct mail pieces
Unsubscribe from junk mail sent to the office
Use personal mugs instead of paper cups
Invest in rechargeable batteries

And last, but not least, also consider disposing of paper documents through a shredding service. At Mobile record shredders we recycle 100% of the paper we shred and are a great complimentary service to helping your business improve green practices. Contact us for more information about how we can help you reduce your office place waste.

It’s more than just a piece of paper. Recycle!

Due to contrary belief, one piece of paper is not just a piece of paper. It’s not just a small article that will just go away, it’s not just light, thin and something you write on or make paper airplanes with. Its paper and its recyclable.

The average office worker throws away 10,0000 sheets of copy paper per year. When you skip the recycle bin, it’s a problem. Approximately 33% of the municipal solid waste stream (MSW) is made of the paper thrown away by those that fail to recycle. That 33% is the largest portion of the MSW.

Knowing that we recycle 100% of the paper that is shred, shredding should be just another step in your recycling routine. By shredding paper, you are not only recycling but you are also conserving resource and preventing greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants, saving energy and creating additional jobs. Additional recycling stimulates growth for greener technologies and reduces the need for landfills and trash incinerators.

We’ve all heard it a million times, but the words Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are more than just a phrase, they are currently a recycling movement. We have the recycling part down, so let us help you become part of the movement by going green and shredding.

Reduce Waste in Your Office

Fact #1: The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper each year.

Fact #2: The United States has less than 5% of the world’s population, but consumes 30% of the world’s paper.

Based on those facts, the U.S. EPA estimates that paper and cardboard account for almost 40% of our garbage. Implementing a workplace plan to recycle and reduce unnecessary paper use can prevent a large portion of that waste. Here are some helpful tips to creating a greener office environment.

Purchase products with the maximum post-consumer recycled content available
Print double sided documents
Use economy print settings on printers and copiers
Go digital whenever possible. Send any company communications through email only, or post to bulletin board if paper is necessary
Purchase refillable ink cartridges
Order office supplies in bulk to reduce packaging
Buy paper produced by a company with a stated commitment to environmental stewardship
Purchase and specify post-consumer recycled content papers. This helps expand the recycling market and assure recycling programs stay viable and effective. It also closes the loop by diverting waste from landfills and incinerators.
Keep your mailing list updated. Evaluate your data, delete duplicates, remove those who have requested to be off, and target your mailings to specific audiences.
Reuse packing material whenever possible
Unsubscribe from junk mail sent to the office
Invest in rechargeable batteries
Use personal mugs instead of paper cups

When trying to make your office a greener environment, also consider disposing of paper documents through a shredding service. At Mobile record shredders we recycle 100% of the paper we shred and are a great complimentary service to helping your business improve green practices.