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 ...

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 ...

What is the Bokashi method? Learn techniques and tips to make composting in an apartment while recycling organic waste in small living spaces accessible. Composting in an apartment, or just generally ...

Q. I read recently that I can use newspaper in a garden for weed control. Can I use all of the paper, because the article says not to use colored paper? A. Newspaper – or paper in general – can be ...

If you’ve been thinking about recycling all of that yard waste into compost, now’s the time to get busy. You’ll have plenty of prime ingredients coming up shortly in the form of falling leaves, ...

According to the EPA, food scraps and yard waste together make up more than 30% of what we discard. Composting keeps these materials out of landfills, where they release methane, a greenhouse gas, ...

Whether you've run out of wrapping paper or you're unsure how to wrap an oddly shaped birthday present, a festive bag and tissue paper might just save the day. And if you're committed to reusing these ...