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There are a lot of strange ways to make extra money out there, with recycling paper being one of them.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, you can make money recycling paper \u2014 and yes, you can sell shredded paper too.<\/p>\n

Now you aren\u2019t going to become an overnight millionaire shredding paper, but you can make more money that you might think.<\/p>\n

If you have shredded paper, unused paper and cardboard products sitting around, or have access to getting paper on a regular basis, here are a few ideas on how to make money from shredded paper and turn it into a profitable business.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

How To Make Money From Shredded Paper<\/h2>\n

#1. Stock Up And Recycle Paper For Cash<\/h3>\n
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The easiest way to make money from shredded paper is to collect your paper waste. <\/p>\n

Then, find a local recycling center that accepts paper and pays for it.<\/p>\n

Not all facilities accept shredded paper, so call ahead and ask who buys shredded paper in your area.<\/p>\n

If you run a home business or go through a lot of paper, don\u2019t toss it out. <\/p>\n

Save it up and you could earn some decent extra cash each year.<\/p>\n

One important note is to not shred the paper before you go to the recycling center.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The shredded strips of paper tend to jam the recycling machines, so more recycling centers prefer waste paper to be in its original form.<\/p>\n

If you do have papers that are already shredded, a simple solution is to staple these papers between two pieces of waste paper so the machine won\u2019t get jammed.<\/p>\n

Just know that you might earn a little less cash this way too.<\/p>\n

#2. Turn Shredded Paper Into Firestarters or Logs<\/h3>\n

Another easy way to shred newspaper for profit is by turning it into fire logs or kindling.<\/p>\n

Shredded paper is the perfect kindling for those who live in areas where they may not be able to get their hands on other fire-starting tools.<\/p>\n

This is especially true if you live in a rural area where campers and hunters may have forgotten certain items that they would be happy to buy from you at a massive discount.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Creating paper bricks, for example, is relatively easy and would sell easily if you can find the right market in your area.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All you have to do to start making logs out of shredded paper is follow a few steps.<\/p>\n

First, soak your paper in water, then find a mold or a frame to press the paper together and squeeze the excess moisture out.<\/p>\n

Finally, leave your paper bricks out in the sun until they dry.<\/p>\n

Then, all you have to do is find some safe place to store them until you find a buyer for some of your inventory.<\/p>\n

Another easy option is to take shredded newspaper and other papers and stuff them inside and empty roll of toilet paper to make a kindling log.<\/p>\n

When you think creatively, there\u2019s almost always a way to make extra money off of anything, including paper.<\/p>\n

#3. Make Paper Starter Pots<\/h3>\n
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Along the same lines as the above comes starter pots.<\/p>\n

Many farmers use plastic starter pots when first planting seeds.<\/p>\n

But more and more are turning to paper pots as they are more friendly for the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fact, you can simply plant the paper pot in the ground, making zero waste in the process.<\/p>\n

Here is a great tutorial<\/a> on making them out of newspapers.<\/p>\n

#4. Sell Your Shredded Paper To Local Vendors<\/h3>\n

There are some local vendors who rely on shredded paper and similar items to keep their goods safe as they travel to their buyers.<\/p>\n

For example, those who are selling homemade ceramics or glass items may use shredded paper to pad the bottom of the box.<\/p>\n

Or they might use the paper to create space between items so that they don\u2019t bang together during the shipping journey and break in the process.<\/p>\n

They might even resort to buying the plastic bags that are filled with air to protect their items during shipping.<\/p>\n

You can approach these companies with your shredded newspaper that they can use to stuff their packages to protect the items they are shipping.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It may take a great pitch, but the chances are high that there\u2019s no one in your area currently cornering this market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

#5. Turn Your Shredded Paper Into Crafts<\/h3>\n

One man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure.<\/p>\n

Put simply, your shredded paper doesn\u2019t have to go to waste if you have some creative ideas about what to do with it.<\/p>\n

In fact, there are so many ways that you can turn your paper waste and shredded paper into artwork that someone may buy for their own crafts or homes.<\/p>\n

Some ideas worth considering include:\u00a0<\/p>\n