answersLogoWhite

0

if you shred the paper then it will contain pockets of air within its self (air is one of the best insulators)

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is plastic or paper better to use to keep things cold?

PLASTIC!


What are some uses for a plastic cup?

A plastic cup can be use for a number of things. It can be used for drinking beverages or for storing things. Paper clips and pens are some of the things you can keep in a plastic cup.


Is a plastic cup a better insulator than a paper cup?

Plastic is an insulator. but most of the paper is not insulated, because the paper in general contains water, although the content is very low, but enough to pass current, but there also is a special insulation paper, that is on the special purpose. so in dry conditions, and the cup has no water, a plastic cup is a better insulator than a paper cup.


Does a paper cup keep water hotter than a plastic cup?

A paper cup typically does not keep water hotter than a plastic cup. Paper is a poor insulator compared to plastic, so heat is more likely to escape from a paper cup, leading to faster cooling of the water inside.


Does news paper keep ice from melting?

Layers of newspaper can act as a primitive cooler if you wrap ice in them. The more newspaper, the better, but it won't keep it from melting as long as a styrofoam or plastic cooler would.


Why doesn't plastic wrap keep things cold?

plastic wrap doesn't keep things cold because i don't even now?


Can cornbread wrapped in foil be unfrigrated overnight?

If the cornbread does not have bacon or sausage in it, it should be fine to keep it unrefrigerated overnight. It might keep better in a paper or plastic bag rather than wrapped in foil.


How does plastic wrap keep things colder?

it doesnt


How do you keep clay fresh?

You keep clay fresh by making sure no air gets to it. You can do this by wrapping it in plastic or wax paper.


What keep things cold plastic wrap or aluminum foil?

Aluminum foil is better at keeping things cold because it reflects heat and light, which helps to maintain lower temperatures. Plastic wrap does not have the same insulating properties and is more prone to tearing or losing its shape when exposed to cold temperatures.


Which gets hotter paper or plastic or glass in the sun?

Glass definitley does. if you are raising a catipillar or a worm, put in in a BIG Plastic container. It will live much longer. I am a 5th grade science teacher Glass. Put lots of grass cap of water, and make sure it has a BIG BIG BIG plastice container. -Susan DO NOT PUT A CATIPILLAR IN GLASS. It could die quikly from the heat.


What are some unique ways to store wrapping paper besides using a plastic container?

While most use plastic containers, there are a few different ways that wrapping paper can be stored. One of the most popular is to put the paper in bottles, which helps the paper keep its shape. There is also the method of cutting a toilet paper roll and using that as a cuff for the wrapping paper tube.