Shredded paper is one of the many materials people opt to use as garden mulch, but is it a good idea? Here are the pros and cons you should know about.

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Q: Do you know of any place I can get shredded paper for free or a small cost? I use it in my chicken coops for bedding. — P.F. A: Your question is just in time for the Season of Giving, P.F. The old ...

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 ...

Q: I know I cannot include shredded paper in my recycling bin. I also know that Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) conducts quarterly shredding events. I would like to know what you do ...

Question: Should I put shredded paper in a paper bag or plastic bag for recycling? Answer: Shredded paper can be placed in your yard waste cart. It breaks down and can be turned into compost along ...

Q: I have bags of shredded paper (cross cut). Can I rototill this directly into my vegetable garden? I know it's good to add to a compost pile but was curious on adding it directly to the garden. A: ...

To combat rising levels of contamination, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. (Resource Recovery), Johnston, Rhode Island, announced shredded paper will no longer be accepted in Rhode Island’s mixed ...