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How should you dispose of IoT smart devices?

How should you dispose of IoT smart devices?

Smart devices are everywhere. They inform us, simplify our access to information and, in general, make our lives a little bit easier. From baby monitors to fridges, kettles, and doorbells, IoT tech is in constant reach. But, is there a hidden cost attached to this convenience? Could the Internet of Things threaten our sensitive data?.

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How do you securely recycle old smartphones?

How do you securely recycle old smartphones?

In the UK, a lot of us are reliant on our smartphones. They provide a means of distraction, a way to stay connected, a way to keep safe, and a place to store information. If you were to go outside and walk down the road today, you’d likely see someone absorbed by their smartphone. They.

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Recycling specific types of commercial plastic waste

If your business uses, produces, or regularly needs to dispose of large volumes of specific types of plastic, you may be wondering what the best solution is for disposing of it. Plastic waste is a significant issue not only in the UK, but also worldwide. However, the government and manufacturers are making efforts to reduce.

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The ACT UK project findings

The ACT UK project concluded in 2025. But what were the project findings? The Autosort for Circular Textiles Demonstrator (ACT UK) project aimed to produce a blueprint for a fully integrated, automated sorting and pre-processing demonstrator for waste textiles. Spearheaded by the UKFT and supported by a cooperative of industry leaders, including Shred Station, the.

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Our carbon offsetting projects for 2025

2025 is our 7th year of achieving annual CarbonNeutral® company and fleet certification. Shred Station first achieved annual CarbonNeutral® company and fleet certification in January 2019. But that wasn’t enough for us! In 2024, we went one step further, having our historic internal emissions from our formation in 2008 – 2019’s certification assessed and offset.

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