shredded-paper

  Shredded paper is a common waste product, and too many of us simply toss it in the bin or, if we are feeling good, the recycling.  Did you know, however, that with a little creativity, you could give a new lease of life to shredded paper – including the kraft shredded paper you might have previously bought for other purposes from our own store?    Here are three creative uses that you might not have previously thought of, and which could also help protect our precious Earth.    1. Make organic seedling pots Making your own seedling pots is a great way to reuse shredded paper, and it’s easy, too. Simply mix the shredded paper with water and some organic soil, shape it into pot shapes, dry it in the sun, and then you will have your own eco-friendly seed starter pots.   2. Hanging mobiles for craft projects For a fun and easy craft, consider using your old shredding as hanging mobile decorations. Simply glue together strips of shred...