After you have shredded all the documents, what should you do with all those shreds? Below are some fun and useful ways to repurpose your newly shredded documents.

1. Shredded paper can be used to protect items in boxes for shipping or storing. Need to protect those Christmas ornaments think shredded paper
2. Shredded paper can sometimes be used as animal bedding - but first check it is suitable for your pet.
3. Shredded paper can be composted along with kitchen peelings or garden waste at home in a compost heap or compost bin. You can avoid it being blown around if it is damped down or mixed with wet material.
4. Shredded paper can be recycled. Help save the world.
5. Place shredded paper in the trash.
6. Shredded paper can be used as packaging for presents. Add a retro feel to the gifts that you give.
7. Shredded paper is a great fire starter. Pack some in a ziplock bag and take with you on a campout or just leave some by the fire place for easy fire starting.