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Interesting but by no means new. In the office this morning I noticed a big bag of shredded papers (not torn up but mechanically shredded). I bet this would make a good substrate for several reasons. First, its free if you have a shredder in your office. Second, it gives good burrowing possibilities. Third, it should hold heat pretty well with warmth getting trapped in air pockets.
I havent tried it since I use Repti-Carpet type stuff but its something simple to consider.

This works very well, but note that some papers leave a very sharp edge after being run through a shreader.

I'm sure most papers are fine, though.

It would also be a good substrate for feeder mice and rats.
Chris D.