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Puppy’s ears caught up in paper shredder

October 30, 2008

A Hertfordshire springer spaniel puppy is steering clear of office work after getting an unwelcome close shave from a paper shredder.
The floppy ears that are the trademark of the breed proved to be Rascal’s undoing when the curious pup decided to investigate his owner’s home office in St Albans.
Jackie Wells, 49, was shredding some documents [...]

Do you need a paper shredder

October 27, 2008

Knowing that your shredded documents cannot be reassembled and that your confidential information is safe is worth every cent of the cost of a paper shredder.
Your best protection against the dangerous plague of identity theft is a paper shredder. A paper shredder will help you dispose of sensitive documents that are no longer needed [...]

Paper shredders with the kids in mind

September 19, 2008

With more and more office-based staff across the globe opting for more flexible working practises, such as homeworking, office supplies are becoming an increasingly common sight in the home.
A recent US survey revealed that 45 per cent of full and part-time working adults work from home one or more days a week, while 73 per [...]

Only 3% of homes ‘take care to prevent identity theft’

September 17, 2008

Paper shredders A survey by office supplies manufacturer Fellowes has revealed that 97 per cent of households in the UK regularly throw away information that could be used by criminals to steal identities.
According to Fellowes, this represents a 26 per cent increase on figures from 12 months ago and shows a “disregard” for personal information [...]

Keeping the office environment safe is child’s play

September 15, 2008

Office supplies As more and more members of the UK’s workforce opt to work from home, keeping their workspace safe for kids can be pretty tricky.
Paper shredders, IT equipment and other electricals are among the most common items you would expect to find in an office space, but these necessities can be perilous when placed [...]

Under a Microscopic

September 15, 2008

Apparently a business putting documents in the trash is a good story for local media because it sure gets plenty of attention. Here is a story from Weslaco, Texas about a company putting personal information in the trash. And how much information does it take? In this case only 1oo names.
If you are a business [...]

What Makes a Hamster Paper Shredder Environmentally Friendly?

September 9, 2008

By Trevor Kassulke
Are you tired of adapters plugged inside the power strip? Hamster paper shredder is great office equipment that will help you do away with the requirement for electricity as it utilizes the power of a hamster.
The concept behind the design of this amazing device has left everyone speechless. This is indeed the best [...]

Survey Reveals Paper Shredder Trends

September 5, 2008

ABC Office sent a paper shredder survey to its customers to inquire about paper shredder use, identity theft and shredder trends. As a result of the survey, ABC Office received over 200 responses. The results of the survey are very interesting, showing what people think about identity theft and the importance of paper shredders.
Identity theft [...]

In A Time Of Digital Information, Are Paper Shredders Becoming Relics? Asks Office Zone.

September 5, 2008

“More information is being transferred over the Internet than ever before. Are shredders still a necessity or are they becoming a piece of history?”
Identity theft is a continuing problem and will more than likely never go away. With more people than ever transferring data over the Internet, fraud is no longer a paper only issue. [...]

Shredded Checks

September 3, 2008

Many companies choose to shred in-house. This decision requires them to ignore the economic reality and the security risks. But how can they ignore the problems of disposing of the shredded paper? Easy for one Texas bank, just sell your shredded material to a local online merchant.
The first problem is that they don’t use a [...]