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Honor Announces Final Numbers From 2023 Free Community Shred Days

Honor team members unloading paper from a person's car at a shred day event

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 – Honor Credit Union is excited to share the results of its Free Community Shred Days. This year, Honor hosted 10 free events across its 28 member center communities in partnership with Data Guardian and the Marquette County Solid Waste Authority. In total, 94,620 pounds of paper was safely shredded and destroyed.

These events are held annually for the public at no cost to encourage waste reduction in our communities and promote protecting personal information and confidential documents through a recycling service. This service aligns with Honor’s commitment to supporting a green initiative through digital services offered to members, such as mobile banking and e-statements.

94,620 Total Pounds Shredded

3,300

Allendale

4,500

Battle Creek

12,600

Berrien Springs

7,500

Coldwater

8,700

Coloma

6,900

Dowagiac

6,900

Dowagiac

3,300

Allendale

4,500

Battle Creek

12,600

Berrien Springs

7,500

Coldwater

8,700

Coloma

6,900

Dowagiac

18,000

Kalamazoo

5,820

Marquette

9,300

Paw Paw

18,000

Stevensville

Environmental Impact

759

Trees Saved

16,872 gallons

Oil Saved

326,464 gallons

Water Saved

144 cubic yards

Landfill Saved

Honor extends its gratitude to its business partners who offered to host a shred day event at their locations, including Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge, Lakeshore High School, Moonraker Lounge & Restaurant, and Paw Paw Brewing.

The 2024 Free Community Shred Day schedule will be released early next year.

ABOUT HONOR CREDIT UNION

Honor Credit Union is a non-profit, full-service financial institution serving over 110,000 members in 28 member center communities throughout western and northern Michigan.

Providing solutions for financial success and giving back to the communities we serve remain the driving forces behind Honor Credit Union.  For more information, call 800.442.2800, or visit www.honorcu.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Kayla Smith
Brand Coordinator
kasmith@honorcu.com
800.442.2800 ext. 9205

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