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 ...

In Saturday’s Post Bulletin, the recycling article states that shredded paper is not acceptable. Can you tell us why? --Conscientious recycler Without a shred of a doubt I can. It’s basically the same ...

I compost all leaves, pine needles, etc. I also shred paper. Would the shredded paper be a good ingredient to add to the pile? A: Absolutely, positively. Shredded office paper, newspaper and assorted ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 1 – Shredded paper is a great addition to ...

We can accept only white and light colored shredded papers. Before shredding, first separate and remove dark and bright colored paper, plastic or any other non-paper item. If contaminants such as ...

We all know to recycle our office paper when we're done with it, but turning that used paper into new sheets is actually quite a long and laborious process. Which makes Epson's claim to have it all ...