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Our staff are putting for the planet!

On 18th August, Shred Station staff will be putting for the planet as part of the company’s 10,000 Tree Challenge for 2022. Eight of our Norwich head office staff will be competing in a mini-golf tournament to try and plant as many trees as possible. For every hole-in-one our employees achieve, Shred Station will plant 50.

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How we maintain our industrial shredders

Even household shredders need regular maintenance, but industrial shredders? Maintaining these state-of-the-art machines is no easy task. Our skilled maintenance team works hard to ensure our machines are always running like clockwork. At Shred Station, our team is our most valuable asset. Their hard work is what keeps our cogs turning – in some cases.

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Shred Station’s school trip to Winterton Primary School

Shred Station drivers, James and Garry, recently visited Winterton Primary School for the school’s Career Week event. They had a wonderful time talking to the children about data security and recycling. Armed with plenty of Simon Shred activity books, blue bin pen pots and recycled pens, our shredding specialists taught the children the importance of.

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Shred Station replaces three diesel forklifts with fully electric models.

At Shred Station, our environmental impacts are a top priority. All of our trucks already meet Euro 6 low emissions and we are trialling electric trucks too. But what about our vehicles that aren’t out on the road? Our forklifts are in constant use. To reduce our emissions even further, we are swapping out some of our.

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Can you put shredded paper in the recycling?

If you’re still using a home shredder, you have probably faced the issue of what to do with your shredded paperwork. Is it safe to put long paper strips into an unlocked bin? Will your local council even accept shredded paper in the recycling? The answer is not always straightforward. What are the risks associated.

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