This summer, more than 3,000 residents across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft. They protected their personal information by participating in Redwood Credit Union's free Shred-a-Thons, responsibly disposing of old financial records and paperwork.
Shred-It trucks were onsite at each event to help communities safely dispose of and recycle 134,280 lbs. of documents. And Conservation Corps of the North Bay collected 25,383 lbs. of e-waste, including old TVs, printers, monitors, computers, and other personal electronics for secure recycling. To put that in perspective, the environmental impact of the shredded paper RCU collected is:
- 1,145 trees saved = 6.9 acres of forest
- 469,980 gallons of water saved = watering 690 lawns for a week
“These free events help thousands of people safeguard their financial information, while also protecting the environment by reducing landfill waste and offering safe disposal of electronics,” said Matt Martin, senior vice president of community and government relations at RCU. “When e-waste isn’t disposed of properly, toxic materials can be released, harming our ecosystem and posing health risks. It’s deeply rewarding to be a part of an event that continues to have such a significant social impact on our communities.”
Redwood Credit Union is committed to information security and helping people protect themselves from fraud. In addition to offering these annual Shred-a-Thons, RCU has a robust online fraud education center with helpful articles and videos on how to avoid fraud, scams, and identity theft.
At each Shred-a-Thon location, attendees had an opportunity to donate to a local nonprofit. In total, the events raised more than $7,000 to support the Lake County Child Care Planning Council, Redwood Empire Food Bank, SchoolsRule Marin, Plowshares in Mendocino, and Puertas Abiertas in Napa.
Team members at Redwood Credit Union pitch in at the Shred-a-Thon in Novato, one of five free events held this summer across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties to help residents safely dispose of financial documents and electronic waste.
Team members at Redwood Credit Union pitch in at the Shred-a-Thon in Lower Lake, one of five free events held this summer across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties to help residents safely dispose of financial documents and electronic waste.
Team members at Redwood Credit Union pitch in at the Shred-a-Thon in Napa, one of five free events held this summer across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties to help residents safely dispose of financial documents and electronic waste.
Team members at Redwood Credit Union pitch in at the Shred-a-Thon in Novato, one of five free events held this summer across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties to help residents safely dispose of financial documents and electronic waste.
Team members at Redwood Credit Union pitch in at the Shred-a-Thon in Santa Rosa, one of five free events held this summer across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties to help residents safely dispose of financial documents and electronic waste.
Team members at Redwood Credit Union pitch in at the Shred-a-Thon in Ukiah, one of five free events held this summer across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties to help residents safely dispose of financial documents and electronic waste.