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March
2009
Issue
In This Issue
Earth Day
Customer Spotlight
Security Tip of the Month
Recipe of the Month
Environmental Savings Report
In February Allshred Services shredded and recycled 973,536 pounds of paper!
This means by using our services you have helped save 8,275 trees, 3,407,376 gallons of water, 1,995,749 kwh of electricity, 184,972 gallons of oil and have saved over 1,606 cubic yards of landfill space.
Green Tip of Month
Use an eco-conscious search engine. For example, Ecocho, powered by Yahoo, invests 70% of its revenue into carbon-offset credits and plants two trees for every 1,000 searches.
Fun St. Patrick's Day
Facts
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the highest number of leaves found on a clover is 14!
St. Patrick's real name was Maewyn Succat and he was born in Scotland (not Ireland) around 385 A.D.
Since 1962, the city of Chicago started dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. Originally it stayed green for a week, but to lessen the effect on the environment only enough vegetable dye is now used to make it green for a few hours.
St. Patrick's Day isn't a big drinking holiday in Ireland. In fact, many of the local pubs are closed for the day.
*NEW*
Brain Shredder
Alice, Ben, Charlie, David, and Ed entered a contest to guess how many jelly beans are in a jar. Alice guessed 30, Ben guessed 28, Charlie guessed 29, David guessed 25 and Ed guessed 26. Two were off the mark by 1, one was wrong by 4, and one by 3. But one was correct.
How many jelly beans are in the jar?
**Please look in April's newsletter to find the answer!
Allshred Services and the Maumee Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to sponsor the Earth Day Recycle and Shred Fest. This event is open to all area businesses and residents. Allshred will collect, shred and recycle paper material and will collect and recycle electonic equipment*. We are asking for a $5.00 donation per drop off (maximum 5 boxes/bags of paper and 5 electonic items per car). All donations will be given to the Maumee City Schools for their student recycling programs.
*There will be an additional charge of $10 for all Televisions.
*For security purposes please remove all hard drives from computers.
Choosing hospice care is not about giving up - it's about giving your family a chance to focus on what matters most. Arbor Hospice is committed to helping patients live each day to the fullest. Our dedicated, compassionate team has been providing care since 1984, with everything from expert pain control to family support to grief counseling. So whether you want in-home hospice care or care in the place you call home, call us-because every moment counts.
Arbor Hospice is a community-based nonprofit agency.
If you are interested in having your company featured in the next Customer Spotlight, please email Lindsey Halstead at lhalstead@allshredservices.com
Security Tip of the Month
Keep Your Social Security Card Safe at Home
There are very few reason's to carry around your Social Security card in your wallet. Identity Theft is one of the fastest rising crimes in the US. Thieves can use a clean Social Security number to construct a whole new identity.
If you feel someone is fraudulently using your Social Security number, you should immediately contact your local Social Security Administration office.
REMOVE THAT CARD FROM YOUR WALLET TODAY!
Recipe of the Month
Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Submitted by:Diane McCree
Customer Service Representative
Fry bacon in pan until cooked through but still chewy. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, seed, and then cut each half in half so that you have 4 quarters. Fill each jalapeno with a spoonful of Allouette cheese. Wrap stuffed jalapeno with half of a slice of bacon. Separate crescent rolls into individual triangles then cut each in half making 2 triangles. Wrap 1/2 crescent roll around bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeno. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until golden brown.
