In December, FSAE hosted a document shredding event with Secure Records Solutions. Thanks to our member participation, we were able to collectively shred and recycle just under 2000 lbs of paper, saving 17 trees!

• Each ton (2,000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy, and 7,000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution.

• The 17 trees saved (above) can absorb a total of 250 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Burning the same ton of paper would create 1,500 pounds of carbon dioxide.

• The construction costs of a paper mill designed to use waste paper are 50 to 80% less than the costs of a mill using new pulp.

Thanks to all our shredding participants to help us all breathe a little easier ;)