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The Difference Between Upcycling and Recycling 

March 31, 2020

3 Minute Read: Right now, many of us are trying to do our part for the betterment of the world around us. While it can be difficult to know exactly what that means, some feasible practices that we can incorporate into our daily lives are as simple as recycling and upcycling our old and unused…

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What Can You Recycle? What Can You Not?

March 25, 2020

3 Minute Read: Recycling is not a new concept; in fact, it has become a huge part of how many people try to make a positive impact on the environment. However, since there are quite a few products on the market, it can be difficult to tell what is recyclable and what is not.  Understanding…

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Recycling 101: 6 Recycling Myths Debunked

February 29, 2020

  4 Minute Read: Many men and women are interested in doing their part to help the environment. For most, this means recycling. While recycling seems like an easy enough concept, there are several “myths” about recycling that can cloud people’s knowledge.    Myth 1: Bioplastics are an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Plastics Commonly used…

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How to Get Rid of Your Old Mattress

May 9, 2019

If you have an old bed in storage or you want to replace it with a newer one, you might be wondering what to do with it. Americans discard millions of mattresses every year, taking up as much as 800 million cubic feet of valuable landfill space. A mattress is made of approximately 90 percent…

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Help Your Business With Electronics Recycling

June 6, 2018

Electronic waste has quickly become an enormous problem for the environment. Electronic equipment is made of many different types of recyclable materials, including metals, plastics, and glass. Some of the components in electronic devices are also toxic to the environment, and these hazardous substances can have a detrimental effect on the areas surrounding dump sites.…

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5 Common Paper Shredding Myths Businesses Believe

January 19, 2018

By Michael Ostrea When it comes to protecting your sensitive information and minimizing the chances of identity theft, it pays to know the facts. Although document shredding practices have been proven to decrease privacy breach incidents, many organizations are misinformed about document shredding best practices, which increases their vulnerability to breaches. In this article, we…

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Why Is It Important to Shred Business Documents?

January 19, 2018

In today’s capitalist society, businesses have access to a lot of information. While much of this information is stored digitally, many businesses continue to store paper files with sensitive and confidential information. Eventually, there comes a point where these types of files are no longer needed. At that point, the proper course of action is…

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NAID – What It Is and Why It Matters to the Security Of Your Business

January 19, 2018

Privacy and security are huge concerns for any business in that internal and external information must be protected. The decision to go with the right shredding company is an important step in maintaining protective measures against identify theft, corporate espionage, and other forms of malicious breaches. From a basic level, the process of selecting a…

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A commercial small truck showcasing the mobile shredding service provided by Cal Micro Recycling: on-site paper & hard drive destruction solutions.

The Benefits of Using a Professional Shredding Company

January 19, 2018

While many services can be performed within your company, document shredding should be reserved for an external shredding company. Using a mobile shredding service will protect you, save you time, help the environment, and provide a number of other benefits for you and your business. They Save You Time and Money Having a mobile shredding business handle…

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5 Critical Things to Know Before Getting Rid of Your E-Waste

January 19, 2018

By Michael Ostrea In this day and age, our insatiable demand for “must have” new products and a constant need for businesses to upgrade electronic devices have led to an explosive growth in the electronics industry with new, state-of-the-art technology connecting us to the world, simplifying our daily lives, and maintaining a competitive edge. However,…

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