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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 8, 2007 14:52:08 GMT 1
We now have a sooper dooper shredder in the office which minces all paper to litle tiny bits. Compostable? If so, how long.
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Post by piggingardener on Mar 8, 2007 15:11:04 GMT 1
Hi Mick
I should imagine that your paper will compost very well, especially if you mix it with other stuff. My shredder only cuts into strips which are about 4mm wide. I am trying stuff like bank statements in with veg waste from my juicer which would otherwise probably be a bit slimy! I avoid putting any shiny paper in though as I suspect that it would take a lot longer to decompose. Try it and let us know how you get on.
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 8, 2007 15:23:59 GMT 1
Thanks PG. I'll give it a go.
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Post by plocket on Mar 8, 2007 15:27:17 GMT 1
As Piggin says, shredded paper composts well but avoid glossy pages. We shred confidential stuff like addresses and bank information at home and I share it between the composter and the wormery. It breaks down very quickly and helps absorb a lot of the moisture you can get in composters.
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 8, 2007 19:10:18 GMT 1
One of my favourite subjects! First things first make sure you get a good mix in the heap, dont add too much paper in one go, and try to layer it with green material, add some "activator" (Bob Flowerdew uses recycled cider  ) and try to mix it at least once a month, keep it covered so it doesnt get too wet, and try to keep it warm. Add some of that manure, Mick, and you have a winning combination! I have old hot water tank jackets on mine and the compost kept rotting well even in the coldest weather. I have three pallet heaps at the lottie and they all did well. I dont think much of the dalek composters though, better than nothing is the most positive thing I can say! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 8, 2007 22:33:38 GMT 1
Is recycled cider when you drink a vat and pee in the composter?? I can do that!  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 9, 2007 9:21:12 GMT 1
The mind boggles 4P..........
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 9, 2007 13:57:21 GMT 1
My back boggles too. I was thinking of a potty myself  Did you really want to know that?? |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 9, 2007 14:34:18 GMT 1
No, but the thought of you perching on the top of a composter held certain fascinations.
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 9, 2007 14:51:31 GMT 1
I feel sorry for the composter already! Who is he?? |
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) and try to mix it at least once a month, keep it covered so it doesnt get too wet, and try to keep it warm. Add some of that manure, Mick, and you have a winning combination!