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I compost all leaves, pine needles, etc. I also shred paper. Would the shredded paper be a good ingredient to add to the pile? A: Absolutely, positively. Shredded office paper, newspaper and assorted ...

Did you know that many of your paper products can be composted? From tissue paper to wrapping paper to egg cartons and more, adding these 10 paper things to your compost bin is a great method for ...