After paper is shredded from a large facility it is typically baled and stacked on pallets to be sold to a recycling plant to be processed and made into reusable material. There are a few steps to remove sensitive information from currently existing paper products before being reused for new print paper, newspaper, or boxes. Here are the steps in the recycling process: Chemical wash and heat. The bits of shredded paper are placed in large tubs to be chemically washed with hea

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA), calls for the proper disposal of information in consumer reports and records to protect against “unauthorized access to or use of the information.” www.ftc.gov The disposal rule requires businesses and individuals to take proper steps to dispose of sensitive information. Any business or individual who uses a consumer report for business purposes is subject to the requirements of this rule. FACTA is designed to prote

Have you ever been driving around town and noticed beautiful flower beds filled with native wildflowers? I'm talking different heights, shapes, colors, and textures. These beds look like something you would see in a magazine. Well, my neighbor happens to be a Master Gardener and her yard is just like this. I admire her landscape every time I leave our house so I thought I would ask her to teach me how she does it. Turns out it is actually pretty easy once you get your ga

Recycling is inconvenient. I don't have enough space in my home to recycle. Recycling doesn't make a difference so why do it? These are just a few of the most common misconceptions keeping people from recycling, but did you know that recycling really is easy and convenient once you get set up? Let's look at a few steps to get you started with your own home recycling program. 1. Decide what you are going to recycle: Are you initially going to start with paper, plastic, g

Keeping client information secure is essential for the success of your business. Security is one of the top reasons it is important for your business to have a shredding system in place. This ensures that confidential information is destroyed appropriately and in a timely manner. Here are just a few more reasons having a shredding plan in place will benefit your business. It's the Law Confidential records such as medical records, employee salary records, and personal addre

The weather today in Central Texas was gorgeous with temperatures in the upper 70's and clear blue skies. It definitely felt more like Spring than Winter. On the drive home I noticed trees starting to bud and spring bulbs peeking through the soil. With Spring being just around the corner I found myself planning my upcoming vegetable and herb garden. The thought of homegrown vegetables put a smile the size of Texas on my face, but after last years poor results I wanted to