Hi Ken
I've tried shredded paper for mulch, sometimes with success sometimes not.

Finely shredded paper does not work as a mulch. It turns into papiermache.
Works in the compost bin though.

Course shredded paper works best as a mulch.

The bleach and toner does not seem to cause any problems.

Harry

"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?