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Old 06-01-2009, 01:48 AM
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Default Being careful about what you put in the soil

Sorry guys, another post. Should i be careful about newspapers and magazine paper, etc? i don't wanna be putting nasty ink and chemicals into the soil.
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Old 06-01-2009, 08:15 PM
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Newspaper is fine. Don't overload it too much, because too much of any single material can slow down the composting process.

Avoid the shiny inserts and slick magazines.

You can compost toilet paper and paper towel cardboard rolls. And used paper towels that were NOT doused with chemicals.
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Old 06-01-2009, 10:01 PM
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Thanks MC! That information was really useful as was the link you posted!
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Old 06-05-2009, 01:54 AM
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Hi M.J! Welcome to the Forum

There are also other threads on this site about newspapers, shredded paper, etc for composting.

You might find valuable information in there. Goodluck!
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:32 AM
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This thread should help you out as well. A handful of the forum members gave their tips & ideas about adding paper to the compost bin.

Lots of paper in the shredder
Got lots of Cardboard for Composting

Good luck!
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