Getting Back To Basics With Paper Recycling

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What about stickers on paper envelopes or on paper? Or foil printing? Glitter on cards or paper? Do these things render the paper unrecyclable?

TV ads here are saying shredded paper isn't recyclable because the loose shreds are difficult/impossible to separate or they fall through and gum up the conveyor system. However, I checked with American Waste Control's feed Mr. Murph program. I learned that recycled paper can be recycled if it is placed in a clear bag (the bigger, the better to make it easier for workers to spot) so that workers can recognize it and manually dump the paper in the processing bin. We don't yet have curbside recycling, but are testing two different approaches simultaneously in different areas of the city.

How do I compost and what items should be used.?

You can always reuse the bubble mailers. Remember to recycle the paper tubes items like paper towels are rolled around.

I cut up used paper filters and mix with used grounds and other food items for my compost pile.