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Recycling sensitive information requires it to be destroyed. A Level 3/P-4 shredder is suitable for destroying general sensitive information such as bank statements, HIPAA/PII information or unclassified government documents. A Level 4/P-5 or higher shredder is suitable for more sensitive information including medical info and business financials. A Level 6/P-7 shredder is suitable for highly sensitive national security documents and top secret information.
Traditional shredders have thin cutters that are too small for cardboard. The best method to shred cardboard is using a shaft shredder, a shredder with a wide cutter, or a cardboard perforator. If you are using shredded cardboard as packaging, make sure you remove anything that could damage the shipped product or your customer, such as staples or plastic.
There are many ways to recycle shredder paper and cardboard. Shredded cardboard can be used as compost, so donating to local community centers and gardening-based charities can be an easy way to get rid of your bulk shredding. Additionally, shredded cardboard can be used as a substitute for polystyrene for packaging materials.
Using a shaft shredder allows you to quickly destroy large quantities of cardboard and paper, regardless of thickness. The longer run-time reduces the risk of over-heating found in traditional low-end shredders, saving you time and money in the long run.
Shredding is an eco-friendly way to destroy any sensitive information or bulk cardboard. Whilst shredded paper and cardboard can be difficult to sort through at recycling plants, there are many other methods of recycling your shredded materials, including being used as compost and a packaging material substitute.