The Environmental Impact of Document Destruction

 
Many people have asked me over the years how recycling their shredded paper impacts the environment in a positive way.  Here is why that’s such a good question---we all know that the knowledge of a securely destroyed document is one bookend of the event, responsibly conserving our nation’s natural resources is the other.  For example, when Integra Certified Document Destruction recently partnered with the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and the Elkhart County Solid Waste Management District for the annual Clean Your Files Day, our goal for the 350 people that showed up was to provide the peace of mind that is inherent with destroying items like old files, tax records, cancelled checks and the like.   But, that’s only half of the story.
 
Here is the other half…..the collection of over 40,000 pounds of paper in a single day must make a difference, and it does in a very big way.   Should you wonder how 20 tons of shredded and recycled paper will directly affect the environment, let these numbers sink in:
 

Saved were       

336 trees
7,515 gallons of oil
59 cubic yards of landfill space
79,110 kilowatts of energy
138,442 gallons of water while preventing 1,187 pounds of pollution entering the air!!
 
So, remember that when you bring your files to the 2013 Clean Your Files Day and have them destroyed by a professional destruction firm such as Integra, you are not only protecting yourself from identity theft, you are being environmentally minded, which is a very good thing for all of us!
 
Contributed by Tom Hinz, Account Manager for Integra Certified Document Destruction and
                                Megan Kolaczyk, Environmental Utility Coordinator for the Elkhart Indiana Environmental Center
 
4-29-12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ELKHART, IN (January 10, 2012) – Today Borden Waste-Away presented IU Goshen Center For Cancer Care with a $ 19,502 donation check for their clinical research program. This check is first year results of Borden’s Trash Cancer Matching Program. 

In November of 2010, Borden Waste-Away kicked off their “Trash Cancer” program.  The company introduced pink trash carts to their customers.  In addition to the pink trash carts, the Trash Cancer Matching Fund is offered.  Interested residential customers can add a $1 donation to their monthly billing.  Borden has made the commitment to match total paid customer donations at the end of each calendar year.  Proceeds are donated to the clinical cancer research program at IU Goshen Center For Cancer Care. 

“The Trash Cancer Matching Program is going extremely well.  Our customers have stepped up to show community spirit and their support for clinical cancer research” said Chris Himes, President of Borden Waste-Away.  

“Goshen Center for Cancer Care is honored to be a recipient of this campaign – we remain committed to cancer research, recognizing that it is what will move us forward in the treatment of all cancers. Cancer research is what is going to find cures, make a difference, and give us even greater knowledge to help not only those fighting cancer now, but who will be diagnosed with cancer in the future,” said Dr. Alexander Starodub, Medical Oncologist and Director of Clinical Research at IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care.

According to Himes, customers are enrolling in the program each month.  “This program is only getting stronger with time.  We are honored to match our customer donations and to present the fund to IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care.  These funds will impact unique research being done by the doctors at Goshen as well as dozens of clinical trials for numerous cancers.  It is reassuring to know we have a quality organization such as IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care in our backyard”.

Borden Waste-Away will continue to offer the Trash Cancer Matching Fund to their customers.  Himes said his organization looks forward to future donation events to support continued progress.

Those interested in signing up for the Trash Cancer Matching Fund should contact Borden Waste-Away at 1-800-386-3313 X 570.

Waste-Away Group, Ltd., is a residential and commercial waste transporter serving Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. The company has been in operation for over 70 years.  Headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., Waste-Away Group and its affiliated companies, Borden Waste-Away Service, Inc., Himco Waste-Away Service, Inc., Integra Certified Document Destruction LLC, and Recycling Works, Inc., provide modern waste handling solutions while maintaining a leading market share in its core business areas.

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BORDEN WASTE-AWAY SERVICE, INC.


For Immediate Release

Borden Waste-Away Acknowledges
Safety Success


ELKHART, IN (DECEMBER 5, 2011) – Borden Waste-Away driver David Inwood received a          semi-finalist award for the Environmentalist Industry Association (EIA) Driver Of The Year program 2011.  David is a life-long resident of Mishawaka, IN, and he provides residential waste removal service to the Michiana area. 

“We encourage our employees to be proactive in their work day and to look for ways to be 100% safe on the roads” said Ken Himes, President of Waste-Away Group, Ltd., “David has been driving for Borden Waste-Away for fourteen years and he has earned the award because of his commitment to safety every day”.

In David’s tenure with the company he has serviced over 900,000 homes.  On average he drives 315 miles per week and he faces safety challenges in city, suburban and rural service areas. 

The Environmentalist Industry Association (EIA) provides the Driver Of The Year program to any waste or recycling driver from the public or private sectors in the United States.  “I appreciate the program because it gives our drivers the opportunity to show how they take pride in their job and in their community.  David has done an exceptional job for our company and our customers” says Himes.   

According to Himes, he has received phone calls from David’s customers explaining how he goes above and beyond at their curb.  Borden Waste-Away appreciates David’s performance and hopes to have other drivers qualify for the honor in the future. 

More information about Borden Waste-Away can be found online at www.wasteawaygroup.com.   

Waste-Away Group, Ltd., is a residential and commercial waste transporter serving Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. A subsidiary of Waste-Away Group, Borden has provided residential waste disposal service to homeowners and area municipalities for over 25 years. Headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., Waste-Away Group and its affiliated companies, Borden Waste-Away Service, Inc., Himco Waste-Away Service, Inc., Integra Certified Document Destruction LLC, and Recycling Works, Inc., provide modern waste handling solutions while maintaining a leading market share in its core business areas.


CONTACT:
Judy Bialka
Borden Waste-Away Service, Inc.
( 574 ) 293-8534
judy.bialka@wasteawaygroup.com