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We’re through to the finals!

We are so pleased to announce that we’re through to the finals of the British Security Awards 2021! Shred Station has been selected as finalists for not one but two awards at this year’s British Security Awards! We couldn’t be more delighted. The two categories Shred Station has been nominated for are the “Environmental Project.

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Why now is the perfect time for a spring clean of your confidential materials.

Spring has sprung, and as spring cleaning begins, could now also be the perfect time for a spring clean of your confidential materials? Many scientific and psychological studies show that being in a cluttered environment can cause higher levels of cortisol (the stress hormone).¹ It can also result in a reduced ability to concentrate.² In.

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How to assist your remote teams with data security

In post-COVID Britain, an estimated 44% of us are still working remotely or in hybrid roles. But without the protection of on-premise security and information protection measures, how can you best assist your remote teams with data security? Education and Staff Training. One of the best ways to ensure data security for remote workers is.

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Earth Day 2021 Image for Shred Station's journey towards being carbon negative

Our journey towards being carbon negative

At Shred Station, safeguarding the environment is one of our top priorities. Since our formation in 2008, we’ve been operating with the environment in mind. We’ve done this through many different ecological commitments and policies, including being CarbonNeutral® certified since January 2019. So, where do we go from here? This Earth Day, we’re pleased to.

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UKAS certification found on Shred Station's ISO 9001 certificate

Why UKAS accreditation is crucial for the validity of ISO certifications

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is a globally recognised accreditation service appointed by the UK government to assess the competencies of organisations providing ISO certifications. In simple terms, UKAS certifies certifiers. But why does UKAS accreditation matter, and why is it crucial for the validity of ISO certifications? UKAS accredited ISO certification gives assurance.

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