Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Most people shred unwanted mail and other documents for security reasons, but what do you do with the resulting pile of paper? You don't want to toss it, and many recycling depots won't accept it ...

Shredded paper is still paper, so it can, in fact, be recycled; however, there are a few caveats. First, the process of shredding paper breaks down the strength of its natural fibers, which impacts ...

Did you know that shredded paper is difficult to recycle? In general, the smaller the pieces, the harder it is for facilities ...

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Not all curbside recycling programs take shredded paper, particularly those that have single-stream recycling. The shreds can clog up the machinery that separates the recyclables. If you can't recycle ...

Problems in processing large quantities of shredded paper have been reported by some local authorities and sections of the paper industry, writes Emily Ross. With more publicity about the dangers of ...

(KUTV) -- Stuart Cerise worries about identity theft. So, every single piece of paper he gets in the mail gets shredded in his garage. But, it's what happens to the paper after it's been shredded that ...

Using shredded paper as garden mulch has pros and cons, depending on how you use it. Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with ...