"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What do you do with the contents of your paper shredder's refuse bin? Conventional wisdom would say recycle ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers of up to 1 inch and top ...

I can't speak to what is in the paper or ink that you have, but we've used shredded paper mixed in with lawn clippings and vegetable waste in the paste. It made soil just fine.

What do you do with the contents of your paper shredder’s refuse bin? Conventional wisdom would say recycle it: It’s paper, after all. But, as it turns out, there is an even better way to use that ...