Shredders, once used only in offices, are now expanding to households as people become increasingly aware that they need to protect their personal information. In Japan, the spread of COVID-19 infection has led to a sudden increase in the spread of telework at home, and the demand for shredders for home and small office/home office is on the rise. Noise is the biggest issue with electric shredders used in a home environment. This shredder cures this pain point, offering superlative noise reduction. It also boasts a compact volume and footprint, another added plus for use at home.