Chill before shredding: Cold cheese is firmer and easier to grate. Shred straight from the refrigerator, or pop into the ...

Colored paper or paper that's glossy won't break down as easily. 9. Make paper clay. This video below demonstrates how to make DIY shredded paper clay that can be hand molded or used in molds. 10.

Getting extra use out of waste paper is a wise way to score free mulch for your yard or garden. Shredded paper certainly has its place as a mulch, but too much of even the right kind can negate ...

1 – Shredded paper is a great addition to your COMPOST pile/bin. While it isn’t always possible, just make sure that glossy paper, plastic, and other none biodegradable material is not ...

Colored and glossy paper tend to contain heavy metals and should not be used. Like other types of mulch, paper is effective in controlling weeds at depths of 3-4 inches.

Local rules about recycling shredded paper vary from one community to the next. In my community, shredded paper is only accepted for recycling if it is bagged.