On: The 2011 DARPA Shredder Challenge

[saraid216]

It's a good addition to any suite of destruction, but creating any kind of fire is a higher amount of risk for collateral damage than the other methods. Plus, unless the combustion is thorough, you may still be able to discern information off the paper.

[eru → saraid216]

Yes, I meant burn after shredding. If you have time, composting (after shredding) should work well.

At the very least, you can mix your shreds and soak them in water.

[sukilot → eru]

That's pulping.