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Burning Paper Documents is a Bad Idea (Video)

by Andy Breslow | February 24, 2021 | Paper Shredding | 7 min read

At Shred Nations, a question we’re frequently asked about is the practice of burning paper documents at home. This act is not only extremely unsafe, and in most cases illegal, it also poses serious environmental risks. In an effort to reduce these dangerous practices, we’ve spoken to Chuck Altvater from...

Hard Drive Destruction During Covid-19

by Andy Breslow | February 5, 2021 | Electronic Media Destruction | 4 min read

Shred Nations offers the most effective hard drive destruction and hard disk shredding services currently available. We make sure that our electronics disposal partners meet or exceed the highest industry standards for security. Whether you’re interested in onsite hard drive destruction services or offsite, Shred Nations has solutions to meet...

How Businesses Should Handle Shredding for Remote Employees

by Donna Bunger | Updated February 23, 2021 | Business Document Shredding & Security | 8 min read

With a large number of businesses who either already have or are planning to implement a strategy for their employees to work remotely, it’s becoming more important than ever that employers find a way to ensure the business documents that normally are kept safely in the office are also...

The Risks Behind Letting Remote Employees Handle Document Destruction

by Samantha Masters | October 15, 2020 | Paper Shredding | 3 min read

While there are some businesses working in the office again, there are still many working remotely. However, security is still important no matter what location. If remote employees are still handling papers, the question now becomes how to handle the paperwork and its contents. Papers hold a lot of...

What Makes Mobile Shredding the Most Secure Way to Shred?

by Donna Bunger | October 2, 2020 | Mobile Shredding | 3 min read

While the main purpose of shredding is security, when it comes to the different individual ways to shred, there are a variety of give and takes that make some options more cost-efficient, but not as secure as mobile shredding. Learn more in the video or transcription below about the...

How Mobile Shredding Security Compares to Other Shredding Services

by Samantha Masters | October 15, 2020 | Mobile Shredding | 4 min read

Security is one of the most important aspects when it comes to documents. The same goes for handling papers and shredding process. With important data on the documents, it’s critical to take proper care of them throughout the entire process. Shredding services help to protect your data but not...

Tips for Managing Your Child’s Paperwork During School From Home

by Donna Bunger | September 14, 2020 | Paper Shredding | 5 min read

At a point in time where many schools are having to adopt a “school from home” system in order to try and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many parents are now also having to step up and play a larger role in their child’s education. Among other...

How Does IT Asset Disposition Work?

by Samantha Masters | September 3, 2020 | Electronic Media Destruction | 3 min read

With the world continually evolving in technology, businesses and individuals update their technology to have more efficient equipment. However, the question now becomes what to do with the old equipment. IT asset disposition helps to dispose of old, unwanted equipment. It’s important to get rid of old equipment properly...

Preparing for a Paperless Business Using One-Time Shredding

by Donna Bunger | August 28, 2020 | Paper Shredding | 6 min read

When it comes to things like making the transition to a paperless business or even just a yearly spring cleaning type of project, going for a bulk shredding option with just a giant, one-time shredding project is typically the best option for several reasons. Learn more in the video...

Cost Benefits of Shredding In Bulk

by Samantha Masters | Updated February 26, 2021 | Paper Shredding | 3 min read

Overtime, papers begin to pile up around the office or home. It’s important to shred papers because it eliminates the risk of data exposure as well as reducing the clutter around your space. With papers piling up, bulk shredding becomes the ideal option for disposing of your papers. Whether...

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