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myLot reputation of 98/100. katsmeow1213 (1782)   ranked 14 out of 2,804 in frugal living5 months ago

Does anyone have any good ideas for something I can do with shredded paper aside from use it as pet bedding? The only pets I have are cats, and they don't need bedding.
So what can I do with this stuff?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. Insung001 (550)   5 months ago

If you have really too many of them, you can put them in a nice, small satin bag, sew it or zip closed and use it as your pillow.


myLot reputation of 98/100. katsmeow1213 (1782)   ranked 14 out of 2,804 in frugal living  5 months ago

That really doesn't sound comfortable, lol. But thanks anyways.

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. Ldyjarhead (4752)   ranked 7 out of 2,804 in frugal living   5 months ago


Do you have a garden? It can go into a compost heap or you could work it directly into the soil.

How about packaging delicate items? Glassware, dishes, etc.

Do you recycle locally? Shredded paper can be recycled just like regular paper.






myLot reputation of 98/100. katsmeow1213 (1782)   ranked 14 out of 2,804 in frugal living  5 months ago

Yes I can recycle it, I'm just wondering if there are other uses for it before I recycle it. Thanks for the ideas.

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3. myLot reputation of 88/100. GreenMoo (1924)   ranked 56 out of 2,804 in frugal living   5 months ago

Packaging material perhaps? Or how about offering it to someone else who keeps small animals like guinea pigs or rabbits? I use it along with straw for my rabbits and just can't get enough of the stuff!

Or if you have kids, how about making some papier mache? Mix it with a very thin solution of wall paper paste and they can model with it. If they wrap it round a balloon then add egg box legs and nose they can make a 'piggy' bank happy

Shredded paper will break down in your compost heap, or you can use it as mulch in the garden. It's a good idea to put it under something else in the garden though, otherwise the wind will make a lovely mess with it.

How about making a lucky dip next special occassion? Wrap little prezzies, and bury them in a dustbin of shredded paper. The kids will have fun (and make lots of mess!).


myLot reputation of 98/100. katsmeow1213 (1782)   ranked 14 out of 2,804 in frugal living  5 months ago

You always have such great ideas. Thanks

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