Parchment paper is handy for food storage, steaming fish and veggies, and preventing cookies and cakes from sticking to baking sheets and pans. The trouble is, used parchment paper can pile up fast ...

Q: I am somewhat confused about the use of shredded paper in compost piles. Over the years, I have read articles that mention its use in compost piles as acceptable, while other articles consider it a ...

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper or place it in the recycle bin when you can turn it into beautiful compost ...

Q: It seems like there’s always a lot of waste around the holidays with wrapping paper filling a big trash bag. Can I compost wrapping paper? How about tissue paper and ribbon? A: Yes, some wrapping ...

I know. We’ve talked a lot about shopping bags recently. But, before we move on, my editor wanted to know if he could compost his paper shopping bags. He wondered if that would be a reason to pick ...

Welcome to The Compost, a weekly newsletter on key environmental news impacting Southern California. Subscribe now to get it in your inbox! In today’s edition… So you’ve probably noticed the glaring ...

I’m participating in the Compost Pilot Program and I don’t understand why I can’t compost more paper waste like coffee cups and ice cream containers. Isn’t that just wax and paper? Rachel McCauley ...

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