ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Our Commitment to the Environment 

At Merlin Shredding, environmental sustainability is one of our highest priorities as we recycle 100% of all the paper that we shred. Our company is also entirely paperless and offices are made entirely of recycled and repurposed building material. Last year alone we shredded and recycled over 658 metric tons of paper and in the process saved 11,186 trees. 

However, our impact on the environment is more than just saving trees. What many don’t realize is that the process to turn trees into paper requires a significant amount of energy and water and also adds significant pollutants into our air. Consider this: recycling just one ton of paper saves about 7,000 gallons of water and 4,100 kilowatt hours of electricity. 

LAST YEAR WE SAVED:

 
Edmonton Secure Shredding

11186

trees

 
Edmonton Paper Shredding

1974

cubic yards of landfill

Calgary Shredding Company

4606000

gallons of water

 
Red Deer Paper Shredding

1316

gallons of oil stopped

Red Deer Shredding

2697800

kilowatts of electricity

 
Calgary Paper Shredding

39480

pounds of air pollutants

 

GREEN CERTIFIED

In addition to our commitment to recycling we are also subscribed to the “Green Certified Business” rating by www.GreenCertifiedWeb.org. That means Merlin Shredding is an “Eco-Friendly” business which “has integrated sustainable processes into their business and is committed to doing even more to preserve natural resources in their day-to-day business practice.”

Reducing our Carbon Footprint through Shredding Trucks

Upgrades have been made to on-site shredding trucks which include:

  • Idle-down switches: these switches lower the idle on our trucks to save fuel and energy during the shredding process.

  • Eco-friendly oils and lubricants are used in all vehicles: we use a high-performance synthetic engine oil causing increased cleanliness, fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Recycling of Containers

All collection containers are recycled in a variety of ways:

  • Repurposed for other uses including collecting bottles and cans, and other recycling for companies or residences

  • Broken down & used for parts to repair and maintain containers that are currently in service

  • Recycled to create products

Helping other companies with their Carbon Footprint

  • Start recycling program to recycle their paper.

  • Upgrade their current recycling program by teaching them to use larger containers and less frequent pick-ups. Reducing the number of times trucks visit their business.

  • Using an EFT payment system and electronic billing to cut down on paper.