How long does a hard drive last?
We heavily rely on hard disk drives to keep our electronical items running smoothly both for work and leisure. A hard drive is a storage device contained inside electronic items such as PC’s, laptops and photocopiers that acts as secondary storage, cont...
Is a paper free office achieveable?
Are you striving for a paper free office but drowning under piles of documents? The quest to become a completely paper free office is not an easy one. Thankfully simple, gradual changes mean that you’ll not only save money but help the environment too. ...
Can electronic waste be re-used?
When thinking about the disposal of electronic waste, you may be wondering what to do with it. In this article we tackle whether electronic waste can be reused, and what to do with it when it cannot be salvaged. What is e-waste? E-waste or (electronic was...
Zero Waste – What can we learn from Sweden?
It’s never been more urgent to recognise that we need to consume less and recycle more. Our planet is warming and inhabitants suffering in the face of plastic waste, chemicals seeping into our waterways and resources depleting. In this blog, we draw ins...
Why do I need to shred paper?
Shredding paper. You may have heard that it’s a good idea, but do you know why? Here are 6 ways that shredding paper and old confidential documents is a great plan. To avoid a data breach in accordance with GDPR With GDPR still very much in the forefron...
When agile working creates redundant IT
With the right to flexible working available to employees, companies now have a duty to consider any requests from their staff. Flexible and agile working are becoming integral parts of our working culture. With exponential advances in technology we enjoy...
Can you go paper free for a day?
The Challenge: Try and go paper free for one day. Are you an office paper hoarder? If you need to cut down on your paper usage, we’ve complied some useful tips on how you can achieve an (almost) paper free day… Your Morning Brew If you really can’t ...
How to reduce waste in your office
Be a mindful worker. Consider how much you produce in the office and as an individual. How can you reduce waste? Recycling and cutting down on the amount we consume and throw away has never been more important. We are all conscious of what we consume and ...
Do you know what WEEE stands for?
EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive came into force in the UK 2007, becoming law in 2014 and simply encompasses any electronic item attached a plug. It is primarily a producer and distributor waste law and seeks to control the re...
Why outsource your shredding?
Why spend hours feeding single documents through a small office shredding machine? Avoid the headache of paper jams. Why not outsource your shredding to a reputable document destruction company? There are several good reasons to switch to a secure shreddi...