Total Shredding

23/09/2021

Our shredded paper gets recycled in products like this.

There are even more benefits to switching to recycled toilet paper...it uses less energy and water to produce than the virgin pulp kind. ♻️

Yes, that's right. According to Sustainability Victoria, producing toilet paper from recycled cardboard and paper products uses 50% less energy and 90% less water than making them from virgin raw materials. 💚

Recycled toilet paper is just as soft and strong as any toilet paper you'll find in the market. If you haven't tried it, grab some today:
https://squarestospare.com.au/product/toilet-paper-recycled-48-box/

07/04/2021

A few photos of the truck and the places we go.

And wanted to share some feedback we received

“Hi Kim,

May I sincerely thank you, the Company and the two gentlemen that just called and completed the shredding perfectly. Both men very pleasant and willing and I am astonished and amazed just how quickly the process took. A very wise move to use Total Shredding.

Thank you and best wishes,”

02/03/2021

People often ask what happens to the shredded material. Here’s a few photos to show the process.

04/02/2021

Ready for action!

14/09/2020

Not only are landfills filled with paper that’s easily recycled, but those masses of documents often contain sensitive information.

That’s bad for both the planet and data security!

Recycling paper produces 74 percent less air pollution and uses 65 percent less energy.

Plus, when documents are securely destroyed, they’re more easily recycled — and they’re safe from those who might glean confidential information from them.

Help your business go green and be more secure. Work with Total Shredding to implement a regular document destruction schedule.

Documents are securely shredded into unrecognisable particles, then sent off for recycling.

It’s a win–win for your business:enhanced data protection, a clutter-free workplace, and a smaller carbon footprint!

10/09/2020

Many people who have experienced fraud or identity theft reported that the thief took their information from paper products.

Too many employees are lax on work area security, which
means that they tend to leave sensitive materials out in the open or easily accessed by prying eyes.

To help keep your business, employees, and customers safe, make a clean, tidy desk part your workplace policies and practices.

Whether it’s a password or someone’s address or
other personally identifiable information, it needs to be securely stored — and destroyed as soon as it’s no longer needed.

Educate your team thoroughly on data breach risks, security best practices, and clean-desk policies. Make it easier for employees to securely dispose of materials, and incentivise work area tidiness with contests or prizes.

By making document security part of your workplace,
you can minimise risk of fraud and identity theft.

07/09/2020

Powerful data protection starts with effective document management. Put these practices into effect to enhance your workplace’s security.

1. Ensure that your document management program captures all relevant information about materials, including creation date, modification date, access levels and history, and so on.

2. Implement secure storage options for both digital and physical documents, including password-restricted drives, limited-access cloud storage, and locked file cabinets.

3. Limit access to employee information. Create tiers of access according to employee’s seniority, and ensure that any personally identifiable information is managed by a highly trained select few employees.

4. Create a timetable for document labelling, archival, and destruction as needed. You can work with a company such as Total Shredding to schedule regular pickups of material for shredding.

5. Train all staff regularly. Ensure that everyone understands the security protocols, and bake your policies and procedures into the culture. Host regular discussions
and updates to keep everyone invested in data protection.

03/09/2020

Employee information security is crucial to your business’s overall safety. It’s important to minimise risk of a data breach, whether digital or physical.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Your business needs a robust, thorough security plan. This includes protocols in case of a breach, regular safety trainings and protective measures, and clear policies that minimise exposure of sensitive information.

2. Implement a Policy to reduce the likelihood that sensitive documents may be seen by unauthorised personnel. Have a clear schedule and procedure for collecting and securely destroying paper documents. This way, your employees aren’t left wondering what to do with confidential materials.

3. Implement a Clean Desk Policy, which is just what it sounds like. All employees must maintain a clean and orderly work area, with no sensitive documents, passwords,
confidential information, or personally identifiable information left out in plain sight. This is especially important if your workplace has a lot of passer-by or visitors.

4. Use anti-virus software to protect your computers. Hackers never stop working, so make sure that your digital security systems don’t either.

5. Require employees to make strong passwords. Work with your IT team to educate employees on proper password technique, and look for ways to require ultra-strong passwords, 2-step authentication, and other key security procedures.

31/08/2020

A clutter-free workplace is a productive workplace. It’s easy for your employees to accumulate massive amounts of materials — both print and digital. Regularly host document
purges, convenient recycling, and secure shredding in your workplace.

By doing so, you will not only enhance your business’s security, but also promote better mental health and
productivity. That’s because clutter distracts your employees from their work.

Also, they may be wasting time searching for documents or organising files. Keep things clear and tidy, and watch your business enjoy better efficiency and profits.

27/08/2020

Every organisation should consider implementing a regular document purge to enhance the business’s security.

Here’s how to do one:

1. Have your employees collect any sensitive documents in their possession for shredding, especially if they work from home. This includes materials stowed in old files or locked
cabinets!

2. Declutter the workplace by hosting a hard drive wipe. Clear off any jump drives, dispose of any CDs containing sensitive information, and have everyone log out of accounts. Plus, employees should clear their workspace of any old paper documents.

3. Implement a policy that personally identifiable information shall not be stored in easily accessible places. This includes desk areas, unlocked filing cabinets, common rooms, and so on.

24/08/2020

If your workplace uses secure shredding containers, ensure that ONLY paper goes into them.

While the materials will be recycled, the containers cannot accept recyclable items that are not to be shredded.

Never place batteries, electronics, or other non-paper items in the shredding containers.

In some situations, these devices can catch fire, especially when trapped in the container with combustible paper.

Instead, talk with your recycling coordinator to learn how to dispose of electronics and batteries.