Shredded Cardboard Packaging & Animal Bedding - 10kg

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So I decided to investigate the best way to shred cardboard, or whether there was an alternative to all that hard work.

This type of filling, in addition to giving an elegant touch to your packages, is also an environmentally friendly product.

Cardboard is an excellent substitute for carbon rich, brown matter when you can’t find dry plant material. We also advise against using rotary cutters for smaller items that could easily fit into grinders instead; however, they’re more than suitable for larger chunks of cardboard that require thorough shredding! on a working day are usually dispatched the same day unless they need to be palletised (see ‘Pallets’ below). I sometimes find myself facing a huge heap of cardboard boxes that need cutting and shredding in preparation for the compost bin. The bedding is highly absorbent and would probably rot down quicker in the muck pile than wood shavings.

And once they are done, all those bits make great packing material or even composting material if they aren’t too dirty! Personally, I prefer the electric shredder method, and this is why you begin with 8 inch wide pieces so that they feed into the mouth of the shredder. Since we started in business in 2015 we have engaged with over 300 people with disabilities and those at a disadvantage, some of which have gained paid employment, work experience or volunteer opportunities.Absorbent horse bedding reduces ammonia build-up and odour, mould growth and the amount of bedding that needs replacing, making it a favourable bedding choice.

The purpose of putting shredded paper in a package is to ensure that the objects arrive in good condition , meaning that they are not damaged during shipment and transportation. It provides a healthier, cleaner environment for animals, poultry and game and also makes an environmentally friendly packaging substitute for polystyrene chips. Having said that, there’s no reason why even those who don’t have such strength shouldn’t try out the second method on our list: cutting up large pieces of cardboard into smaller pieces using a paper slicer. Cardboard can be described as a heavy-duty paper-based material, which is very thick and has greater and superior rigidity, durability, foldability, and resistivity.The former situation may involve ensuring the horse is kept on bedding known to have lower concentrations of respirable dust or other airway irritants (e. It can also be used as an eco-friendly packaging filler, a greener alternative to polystyrene chips.

Shred your cardboard with an electric paperboard shredder: this is also another way that can employ to shred cardboard for your compost.There are some composting maintenance and preparation that you need to know before you can effectively add cardboard to a compost. ecobale cardboard animal beddingoffers several environmental benefitsover traditional materials used for animal beddingand game and poultry rearinglike wood shavings and straw. Just grab the box and start pulling at its seams to rip it apart, until you’ve reached a point where the cardboard is too small for your hands.