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waste paper slurry

geggy

By Geggy

United Kingdom

Can I put the slurry that's left over from making briquettes from waste paper, (newspaper, magazines, cardboard, etc), into the composter? And, how often?




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I don't know the definitive answer to this but my gut feeling would be 'no'. The slurry will contain anything that has been leeched out of the paper, including the inks... and any other nasties.

19 Apr, 2011

 

Something of a risk, if colored inks are involved. USUALLY, black inks are safe, but there is still a bit of risk.

20 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks both, I guess I'll pour it down the drain outside my house!

20 Apr, 2011

 

Certainly the safest route

20 Apr, 2011

How do I say thanks?

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