Document Destruction
Sustainable shredding, responsible recycling
Once you put that piece of paper into a bin to be shredded, do you know what happens to it? Do you think it gets recycled, do you think it ends up in a landfill, or do you think it goes to an incinerator? It’s likely you’ve never thought about it, but here’s why it […]
Thankfulness in 2018
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. —Henry David Thoreau” In 2018, we’ve had so much to be thankful for. Reaching our milestone of 35 years in business was a major highlight of the year. We are grateful to our clients, customers and employees for helping us remain a staple […]
How parents can protect their students’ identities at home
At Shred Right, we believe it’s never too early to start thinking about how you can protect your data. In a previous blog post, we shared that over 1 million children experienced identity theft in 2017. We also discussed how technology has increased in classrooms and some tips that educators can use to help keep their […]
Tips for safeguarding your students’ data
Now that school is back in session and fall is in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about the importance of protecting students’ data. As many schools are becoming more digitized in their approach to education, it should follow naturally that we’re thinking about how to protect student’s information outside of the home, especially […]
Shredding: Doing it yourself might be doing you harm
On the surface, purchasing and regularly using a home shredder might seem like a sound investment. Having a shredder at home allows you to shred documents on your time, not to mention that most home shredders can fit under a desk, counter or table. But have you considered that DIY shredding can be riskier than […]
Sustainability for the school season
Post-Labor Day in Minnesota means one thing – it’s back-to-school season! We believe September’s return to school is another excellent opportunity to practice sustainability during the year. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of ways of how you can start going green for the 2018-2019 school year. Start with your supplies Have you […]
Shred Right Community Connection: Chambers of Commerce
Did you know that Shred Right is a member of several local Chambers of Commerce? Recently, we’ve had the honor to sponsor a few golf events like the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce’s 31st Annual Golf Classic, the DCR Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Classic and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Outing. We’d like to thank the […]
Shred Right Community Connection: #ShredRight4Good around the state
Over the past few months, we’ve had the fortune of launching the #ShredRight4Good program. Since the program’s launch date, we’ve participated in two #ShredRight4Good fundraisers, one with Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Faribault and the second with the Christian Business Leaders (CBL) in Rochester. We’ve also had the opportunity to sponsor and attend various events and […]
What is off-site shredding?
If you’ve been following our journey through the history of shredding, you know that the machines we use to shred paper today have come a long way since their creation. As history has unfolded, shredding and document destruction have become extremely important for individuals, banks, hospitals, businesses, militaries and governments across the world. Shred Right […]
Document destruction, a historical perspective – the shredding machine
Pablo Picasso once said, “The urge to destroy is also a creative urge.” From the implementation of papyrus sheets (paper’s closest relative) in Ancient Egypt in 3000 BCE, humankind has had significant creative urges. If you’ve been keeping up with our journey through the historical developments that led us to today, you know that […]
