General Articles

Material waste is a common bi-product of industry, invention, and human existence in general. Wherever humans can be found (no matter how primitive their civilization) you will find trash, scrap, and waste along with them. This is simply due to the fact that, unlike most living creatures, humans imagine, build, and create. This is a …

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Oregon cast their ballots this last week and the results are in! The winners of the Oregon Primary were none other than Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. In light of the Oregon voting outcomes, we at Shred Northwest got to thinking….what would our own company look like if one of these guys ran it? Let’s …

What if Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders ran Shred Northwest? Read More »

When the going gets tough companies can either sink or swim. Some companies use the struggle to prove their resilience and commitment to thrive; other companies throw in the towel–or sometimes even cheat to keep up. We were saddened and disappointed to hear that our friends and recycling partner in Washington, Total Reclaim, admitted to cheating …

Northwest Recycler: BUSTED FOR CHEATING! Read More »

Last week we celebrated World Password Day. It may seem like a strange topic to celebrate but, in reality, the subject is paramount. A password, after all, is the key that unlocks many of life’s most private information. So, in honor of the international awareness day and the overall importance of the topic, we want …

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There are few things more dangerous than the words “tomorrow I’ll do it.” Especially when “tomorrow” becomes a relative reference, instead of a static one, one that keeps getting pushed off to a different “tomorrow”. Nonetheless, millions of individuals (not just students) find themselves in the clutches of procrastinatory behavior, whether with work or personal …

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If Michael Jackson was the “King of Pop” then Prince was certainly, well, the “Prince”. The death of Prince Rogers Nelson shook the world Thursday afternoon causing fans from all corners of the earth to gather in public places and honor the man, the legacy, and the music he left behind. Multiple videos from various …

Purple Rain in Portland Read More »

Have you ever wondered what makes a company great? What is it about companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon that causes Fortune to label them as the top three most admired companies in the world? What makes people esteem these great companies so fondly? There are a number of ingredients that go into a great …

NAID Member of the Year Read More »

Shred Northwest bleeds Portland pride. As a local business, it’s important to understand your customers, the cultural environment, and the social norms of the area in which you operate. We go beyond knowing and understanding–we live and breath Portland! There’s a lot to love about our piece of PDX paradise. You might be surprised, however …

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Have you ever thought about how much work goes into making a single sheet of paper? Do you ever find yourself wasting it? Paper, you might be surprised to learn, has nearly reached precious resource status simply because of the resources it uses up. Because of this companies around the U.S. are seeking for ways …

Preventing Paper Waste Read More »