First step in getting through paper clutter
By kathryn
@countryrose (242)
Phoenix, Arizona
January 16, 2017 8:55pm CST
Paper is so easy to accumulate but, why do we hold on to some things? I realize that some things are treasured momentos that are close to your heart, pictures, childrens drawings, love notes, etc. I'm talking about all the other junk. Why are we saving it for a rainy day? My tip is to buy a shredder and set a goal on how much you can realistically go through in say a month.
I've heard to make 3 piles;
1. Keep
2. Give away to someone in need or your favorite charity
3. Shred
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7 responses
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
I make scrapbooks, I make art journals. I have tons of papers at home but no clutter.
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@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
17 Jan 17
That's a great idea. Pays to be creative.
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@rina110383 (24492)
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17 Jan 17
At my parents' place, we sell papers to the junk shop.
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@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
17 Jan 17
Never heardvof that before. HA! That is making the best out of the junk.
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@allknowing (137764)
• India
17 Jan 17
Sorting out is the most difficult step and I am stuck put there (lol)
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
17 Jan 17
The shredder is my enemy. As a writer I have a lot of paper clutter but I could never shred anything. Also...shredding is not that great, why not just tear up sensitive information and recycle the rest?
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@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
17 Jan 17
Shredding is the same as tearing up sensitive information.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Jan 17
@countryrose I guess so. I just know recycling plants hate shredders haha
