Can you compost paper tissues used during a cold?

Although it is beneficial to add paper to the compost mix, soiled tissues should be avoided as composting will not reliably destroy germs and pathogens.

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Can I compost the paper that office mailing labels come on?

The shiny side of the label paper is usually treated with a silicone coating to make it non-stick... read on
Do any of the inks used in newsprint or on shredded documents contain any harmful chemicals that will build up in the compost?

Most newspapers use soy based ink, so these will readily biodegrade in the compost. Other inks ma... read on
I have a house rabbit that uses a litter tray, I use Catsan litter, newspaper and straw in the trays. Can this be put in the compost bin?

Most of Catsan's products seem to have a natural base and both newspaper and straw are fully biod... read on

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