I used to do a lot of couponing but now that I moved I have stopped doing it as much and shift my focus. I still get a lot of newspapers delivered to my house and can get them from friends. Newspaper can be shredded, compressed, and air dried into "blocks". You can even add sawdust if you have it or even leaves. These blocks can then be stored for some time and then used to start fires or if large enough (logs) they can burn for up to 30 minutes or more depending on the size of the log. My father has been using shredded newspaper for my entire life to start fires but they take up a lot of storage space. Compressing them takes up less space which is essential when prepping. Newspapers and other paper will work but try not to get heavily colored or glossy papers since there are chemicals on them that can be harmful if you breath them in.
I like the 5G buckets from Home Depot that have lids. I use them for a lot of things. Place the shredded newspaper in the bucket and add water to be about a 50/50 mixture or paper and water. Let the paper soak for a few hours. It should make a paste like consistency. If it is too dry add more water and if it is too wet either drain off some water or add more paper.
You can squeeze a handful of the mixture to create a "brick" if you do not have nor want to make a press. You can do it that way and then even stuff them into toilet paper rolls to hold them easier. I have a huge pile of empty toilet paper rolls for this reason and others. I plan on making a press as soon as I can.
I just looked up some youtube videos in case you need them to understand and get some ideas on presses. :)
This is the easiest way without having to use power tools or creating something elaborate. This is the method I am going to do. Here is a larger version.
Others:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY4LUC78YW4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ_EiY2KJu8&playnext=1&list=PL140F6C5B041ED2BF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKw-czj1bk0&list=PL140F6C5B041ED2BF&index=10
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