Shredding can protect sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands By shredding documents, you can ensure that personal or confidential information cannot be read or used by identity thieves or other unauthorized parties
Many industries are subject to data privacy regulations that require the secure destruction of confidential information Shredding is a common method of ensuring compliance with these regulations

Shredding is often a cost-effective way to destroy confidential materials, especially if you have a small volume of materials to be destroyed It is often less expensive than other methods, such as incineration or pulverization
Shredding can be an environmentally friendly way to dispose of confidential materials, as shredded paper can be recycled
