subject: Shredding More Than Paper, The Simplest Form Of Paper Shredding [print this page] Nowadays, paper shredders are no longer found only in offices, but in residences, hospitals and commercial establishments as well. Government organizations, businesses and private individuals use this to destroy confidential or sensitive documents. These are shredded into strips or fine particles, instead of being disposed directly in the garbage, where they are readily accessible to anyone.
Organizations and companies have employee, customer and other business-related documents. Individuals accumulate personal checks, expired drivers licenses, bank statements, credit card statements and receipts and pay stubs showing one's income and employer. All of these can be used for industrial espionage or identity theft. In fact, any paper that shows a name, security number, telephone number and address appear can be used for fraud.
Recycling paper and waste reduction are other reasons for using paper shredders. Some companies offer shredding services, which are done either on-site using mobile shredder trucks or at an off-site shredding facility. These companies collect shredded paper and give them to recycling facilities where they are used to make packing materials, for instance.
Paper shredders are also used for recycling purposes and waste reduction. Shredded paper can be used to create packing material. Some companies have even made a business out of shredding. They offer shredding services, which are done either on-site, using mobile shredder trucks, or at an off-site shredding facility.
In general, the more important the documents to be shredded are, the smaller the shredder out put should be. Government offices would typically use shredders that cut paper into confetti size pieces. Shredders that cut paper into strips are sufficient for home use and disposal of less sensitive documents.
Another consideration in buying paper shredders is the type, size and quantity of paper that will be shredded. It is important to make sure that the shredder will be able to handle the paper that will be fed into it, as well as withstand the frequency of use that is expected of it. It is also a good idea to consider what will be shred now and what will be shredded in the future.
Some buyers prefer one large shredder for all their shredding needs. On the other hand, buying several smaller shredders might be more practical for others, like offices with different departments. Space and mobility issues should also be considered. For instance, lighter, thinner shredders or those with mobile casters are desirable in some instances.
Disposal should be covered in the protection of private or sensitive documents. This is the primary purpose of paper shredders, which cut paper into forms that are safe to put in trash bins. Given the different brands and models that are available, it is certain that there is a shredder for any and all requirements.
