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 paper can only be recycled about eight times before the paper fibers get too short to be repurposed. However, there are ways to reduce paper waste and keep junk mail and other old papers out of ...

You've spent a weekend shredding old bills and school papers, and now you don't know what to do with the resulting bags and bags of shredded paper in your house. Here's the good news: You can reuse at ...

Q: I work in an office that produces a lot of shredded paper. Is it safe to use it as a mulch or in a compost pile? A: First, a word of caution: Be sure that your employer permits removal of the ...

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper or place it in the recycle bin when you can turn it into beautiful compost ...

Cotswold District Council is distributing wheelie bins so that garden waste can be collected and turned into compost. This is a highly commendable initiative but an opportunity may have been missed.

Learn simple, practical steps to start composting at home and turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich garden soil, boosting plant health and reducing waste.