Document Destruction and Climate Change – are They Connected

For generations now, people have gone about their life's routines without a thought of the greater ramifications these routines have on the world around them. Suddenly it seems though that all that has changed and now careful thought has to be given to almost everything that is done as we move through our lives. The climate is changing. Tornadoes swirl around us hurricanes crash through our homes and suns rays are hotter than hell.

Piles of Shredded Paper to Piles of Paper Pulp

Can something like document destruction be part of the solution to the end times that seem to be approaching? The facts as they stand right now point only in one direction and that is to “yes! What many people don't know is that document destruction services also work closely with paper recycling businesses in the community. These businesses turn the piles of confetti that document destruction operations bring them back in to paper pulp.

What is Cellulose Insulation?

What is done with the paper pulp? One very popular use for it is in the manufacture of cellulose insulation. Cellulose insulation made from recycled documents has over one third the R value of standard fiberglass insulation and also tends not to settle as much as other forms of insulation such as fiberglass.

Twice the Posetive Impact

So how does this all relate to climate change? When any paper is recycled, it means that trees in a forest are left standing. More trees standing means more carbon dioxide is eliminated from the atmosphere. Also, when cellulose insulation is blown into a buildings attic that building will use less energy.

Multitudes of Uses for Recycled Paper

So, while many people assume that recycled paper rendered from document destruction services has only one use, as a source for paper made from recycled pulp. The fact is, that recycling paper has a far more reaching impact on climate change and more uses for recycled paper are being explored every day.