Can I Compost Paper grocery bags?
Yes
Paper grocery bags can be composted.
What to Know
- Paper grocery bags are excellent for composting as they're made from biodegradable materials
- They count as 'brown' material in your compost mix, providing carbon
- Shred or tear them into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition
Tips
- Wet the bags before adding to the compost pile to help them break down faster
- Avoid bags with glossy prints or plastic coatings
- Mix with 'green' materials like food scraps to maintain a good carbon-to-nitrogen ratio in your compost