Re: composting newsprint
Not a problem at all.
We compost papermill sludge, which when composted will yield a product with
the physical properties of peatmoss. Shredded cardboard too can be
composted.
A friend of mine uses newsprint as a groundcover which he again covers with
mulch, for more effective controll of weed.
George Mannoe.
----- Original Message -----
From: Hank Zumach <zumach@EXECPC.COM>
To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2000 11:40 AM
Subject: [SG] composting newsprint
I am curious if anyone has had experience with composting newsprint. Last
fall I began to add it to my regular compost bin with apparently good
results. The earth worms were definitely drawn to it. I only used those
sections which had no/minimum color and did not use anything which was
glossy or "stiff". Our local newspaper is printed using a soy based ink. Any
comments?
Hank Zumach
Stoddard, WI
zone 4
