Yes, shredding is fun, but like all good things, too much shredding can potentially lead to irreparable harm both to yourself and others. Just prior to casting the next lead in All Documents Go to Heaven, ask the following questions to ensure shredder safety:1) “Is this mine?” Don’t shred what’s not yours. It may seem like common sense, but at times perhaps the urge seems too much to resist. Whether you find pictures of your current significant other enjoying a romantic evening with an ex, an old Halloween photo in which you’re in the background dressed as Bambi (not sexy Bambi, just regular Bambi) or even incriminating legal papers that officially belong to the prosecution, always stick to the shredding’s golden rule.2) “Is this laminated?” As a general rule of thumb, never shred anything with a shiny outer coat. Most likely you, or someone close to you, went through the extra effort to make sure this particular item endured the test of time. This rule extends protection to official paperwork as well, such as passports and drivers licenses, no matter how bad your picture may be. (more…)