Our testers fed the shredders about 25,000 sheets of paper left over from a recent printer test. Half the paper was 20-pound stock, and the rest was thinner paper printed with color photographs.

First, decide just how secure you need your shredding to be. Strip-cut shredders cut paper into long strips, cross-cut shredders dice it into small, thin chunks and micro-cut shredders chop paper ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Bonsen 8 Sheet Paper Shredder S3101 cross-cut shreds up to 8 sheets at a time, and credit cards. It can hold up to 4 gallons of ...

[Jason Knight], an intern at FabLab RUC, has worked hard for 9 months to make a sheet plastics shredder for HDPE and LDPE from things like plastic bags, bubble wrap and air cushion packaging with ...

It's The Terminator with less charm, as far as shredders go, and it is recommended for eliminating objects including steel drums, demolition waste and, humorously, paper and cardboard. The SSI ...

Shredders are far more versatile than we often realize. From protecting your privacy to reducing waste, shredding these unexpected items can simplify your life in surprising ways.