Once in while, instead of throwing my shredded paper in the bin (in a copy
shop it is a normal practice to shred all confidential and the like
'misprints'), I take a couple of bags home and put it in the composting bin.
Andr0

"Ken Oaf" wrote in message
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I'm wondering if anyone has used shredded paper as mulch?

Heaps of it is chucked out at workplaces all over the country and it would
be
good for the environment if I could put it to good use.

One downside I can think of it is that if it is too thick, it could
actually
prevent water getting to the plants.

Thoughts anyone?