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Fraud trends to be aware of in 2023/24

Fraudsters are continuously trying to find new ways to harvest information and scam people out of their hard-earned cash. This is fundamentally what keeps the crime lucrative for the scammers, and so challenging to navigate for unsuspecting victims. According to the National Crime Agency, there were 3.7 million incidents of fraud in England and Wales.

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Torn paper with the text "Alternatives to non-recyclable paper"

Alternatives to non-recyclable paper products

At Shred Station, we recycle 100% of the paper we shred at UK mills. In 2022, this meant that 60,000 tonnes of old shredded paperwork found a new purpose in the form of toilet tissues, feminine hygiene products, and much more. We can also shred non-recyclable paperwork like receipts, carbon copies and embellished gift wraps..

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Name a shredding truck!

We want your help with naming a Shred Station shredding truck! Several years ago, we asked eight schools in our local area to come up with names for some of our shredding trucks. Two of the winning names – Shreddosaurus and Shreddy McShredFace – came from Brundall School. With such marvellous suggestions last time, we have.

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Employees of the Quarter

Our 2023 Q2 Employees of the Quarter

Announcing our four Employees of the Quarter for 2023 Q2! At the end of each quarter, our teams anonymously vote for the colleagues they feel deserve to wear a metaphorical Employee of the Quarter crown. We have an award for each main section of the business – our Harlow operations staff, Manchester operations staff, Norwich.

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How do you recycle waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)?

Recycling WEEE, or waste electrical and electronic equipment, is crucial for several reasons. WEEE is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. In 2020 alone, the world produced 50,000,000 tonnes of electronic waste, and the UK currently generates the second-highest amount of e-waste per capita globally. But, while WEEE is, for the most.

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