Shredding and recycling of paper does not only protect the confidentiality of an organization, but also the environment. In general, the collection and re-use of materials that go into the trash helps the environment. Here are 3 ways in which shredding and recycling paper helps the environment:

 

  1. Saves trees: It is general knowledge that paper is made from cellulose which comes from trees. It takes up to 17 trees to produce 1 tonne of paper. Recycling helps reprocess waste paper for reuse. This mean less use of trees for paper production, which in turn will reduce the impact on the environment. On a larger scale, reducing the destruction of trees also help in preventing soil erosion and conserving the overall ecosystem of the area.
  2. Energy Conservation –The process of recycling consumes less energy as compared to produce paper from fresh materials. Every tonne of recycled paper saves at least 30,000 litres of water, almost 3000–4000 kW h of electricity and 95% of air pollution. This energy conversation can also reduce harmful greenhouse emissions by 20% to 50%.This also reduces the use of nonrenewable energy resources which benefit the environment in a long run.
  3. Reduction of waste for landfills – Shredding and recycling paper reduces the waste that is dumped into the landfills. One tonne of recycled paper can free up to 3.3 cubic yards in a landfill.
  4. Better composting – Simply throwing paper waste does not only fill the landfills, it may also end up in the ocean and harm the ecosystem. Shredded paper is better suitable for composting and can be easily transformed into rich, organic compost mixture to fertilize the soil and plants.

The cost to produce paper and other related materials include labour cost, fuel and transportation cost, machine and chemicals cost and the cost to environment. As an organization, document shredding and recycling is the first step at becoming environmentally friendly.

At EndoShred, we offer on-site secure shredding services using a high-speed industrial shredder. Our mobile shredding trucks provide one of the most convenient and accessible documents shredding for businesses to keep operations secure and compliant with legal guidelines, easily and effectively. To book our services, contact us at +971 4 431 0337 or mail@endoshred.com