Incineration of paper and branches in garden! Help Please!

celerity

Daisymaisy wrote: »

I was going to suggest tearing it up and composting too, not sure how many identity theft thieves have turned to rooting through compost heaps/bins. The paper would become damp very soon and once damp a bit of a fork through and it would disintegrate anyway.

Maybe my compost heap is a bit rubbish (no pun intended), but I've tried composting the newspaper from our chickens' poo tray, and it takes *ages* to decompose. And that was only a few sheets as a test.

I'd expect official paperwork to be printed on better quality paper, so it would take even longer.

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celerity

I agree if you can avoid burning it that would be better all round - less hassle for you for a start.

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Lost_and_nervous

celerity wrote: »

You do realise this would still release the same amount of carbon back into the atmosphere as burning, right?

It's the same principle as using wood for fuel - you may as well burn it to heat your home (in a wood stove ideally) rather than let it decay and release carbon naturally as it decomposes.

Trees are carbon sinks only during their lifetime - when they decompose the carbon goes back into the atmosphere.

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you really know your stuff, I have learnt lots!! x

Lost_and_nervous

celerity wrote: »

I agree if you can avoid burning it that would be better all round - less hassle for you for a start.

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think I am going to go for big bin, paperwork in and lots and lots of water! Stick in the corner closest to the house and move it regularly! may be my best option!x

Blackpool_Saver

Lost_and_nervous wrote: »

ahhh now that is an idea which sounds like easy work! Would it be a case of getting a big bin, put all papers in and pour water in a leave? how long would it take from them to be destroyed? Thank you.

Sorry to hear you suffer with asthma x

I put mine in a kitchen bin pour water in and stir it round, leave for and hour, stir and bag it for the bin or tip, asthma is allergy related, mainly controlled with meds and steroid inhalers but smoke/perfume and the like set it off.
I really wouldn't burn stuff

Daisymaisy

Lost_and_nervous wrote: »

Thank you for your reply, I think the dampness is the way forward. I dont have a composter so think it will be bin and water. Seems much more environmentally, neighbour and hard work friendly. x

Happy to offer suggestions. Do you have/can get an old liquidiser on freecycle? If so you can tear up your paper, soak until completely saturated and then put in batches in the liquidiser with some water and turn on. Hey presto pulped paper which can then be spread out to dry and thrown in with your recycling. This is essentially a technique used in making paper so if you got some basic paper making supplies you could recycle and make some new paper to boot

Blackpool_Saver

Lost_and_nervous wrote: »

Thank you for your reply, I think the dampness is the way forward. I dont have a composter so think it will be bin and water. Seems much more environmentally, neighbour and hard work friendly. x

I agree with that

Blackpool_Saver

By the way, I hope you are feeling a bit better than you were when you chose your username

Lost_and_nervous

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

I put mine in a kitchen bin pour water in and stir it round, leave for and hour, stir and bag it for the bin or tip, asthma is allergy related, mainly controlled with meds and steroid inhalers but smoke/perfume and the like set it off.
I really wouldn't burn stuff

is that all it takes, that sounds like a good idea. i will do that, our recycling gets collected in special bags by the council which makes it easier so can bag up, and then put out for collection with no worry.

it must be very difficult for you when your out and about. x

Lost_and_nervous

Daisymaisy wrote: »

Happy to offer suggestions. Do you have/can get an old liquidiser on freecycle? If so you can tear up your paper, soak until completely saturated and then put in batches in the liquidiser with some water and turn on. Hey presto pulped paper which can then be spread out to dry and thrown in with your recycling. This is essentially a technique used in making paper so if you got some basic paper making supplies you could recycle and make some new paper to boot

what a wonderful idea, freecycle? not heard of that. x