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Recycle Week 2025: Why Recycling Matters

Recycle Week is the UK’s biggest annual recycling campaign.

It’s a chance to reflect on the small steps we all take — and the big impact they have on protecting the planet. Recycling conserves natural resources, cuts carbon emissions, and reduces the demand for raw materials. At Restore Datashred, we’re proud to be part of that movement every day of the year. Our services are designed to help businesses manage waste responsibly, improve sustainability performance, and reduce their environmental footprint.

Leading the Way in Paper Recycling

Paper remains one of the most recycled materials in the UK — and it’s where our story began. Every year, Restore Datashred recycles thousands of tonnes of paper, collected securely from our customers and processed back into new products.

By securely shredding and recycling, we not only protect confidential information but also help preserve forests, reduce demand on water and energy, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The environmental impact is huge:

Trees saved

Recycling one tonne of paper saves around 17 trees.

Water saved

Recycling paper uses up to 50% less water than producing new.

Energy saved

It requires up to 70% less energy.

CO₂ reduced

By recycling, we prevent paper waste from going to landfill, avoiding harmful methane and cutting carbon emissions.

Expanding Beyond Paper: More Waste Streams, More Impact

While paper recycling is our foundation, we’re committed to going much further. Today, Restore Datashred provides recycling solutions for a wide range of waste streams, helping businesses manage resources more responsibly:

Driving Sustainability This Recycle Week

As Recycle Week 2025 highlights, recycling is not just about what goes in the bin — it’s about the journey from waste to resource. Every cabinet, caddy, or collection box we provide is part of a bigger story: reducing waste, recovering value, and protecting our environment for future generations.

At Restore Datashred, our mission is simple: to make recycling straightforward for our customers while delivering measurable environmental benefits. Whether it’s through paper recycling that saves trees and cuts CO₂, or expanding solutions for food, IT, and general waste, we’re proud to help businesses take positive action this Recycle Week and beyond.

Our sustainablility journey

Join Us in Making a Difference

Recycling isn’t just about compliance — it’s about commitment to a more sustainable future.

This Recycle Week, take the opportunity to review your waste streams, educate your teams, and explore how Restore Datashred can support your organisation’s sustainability goals. Together, we can make every week a Recycle Week.

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