Shredded paper for compost?

[NOG]

I put a layer of shredded paper in the bottom of my potato trenches last year and event thought it was a dry year I had the best pots I ever had.

[bubblewrap]

I put a layer of shredded paper in the bottom of my potato trenches last year and event thought it was a dry year I had the best pots I ever had.

Thanks NOG might give it a try (done it with the bean trench)

[Atta]

Wondering if is there any new study about a toxins in the ink.Regarding shredded paper.

[Aberdeenplotter]

I can't answer your question Atta but thanks for reviving this thread, I've just liked a post from 2007. The poster last posted in 2014 so probably won't see the post and the humour in it being appreciated.

[Atta]

Yea old thread
Just did some search and internet says generally ink is nowadays comparable to washing up liquid, so no harm.Apart from glossy magazines.

[SarrissUK]

I've just spread three bin bags of shredded paper on my allotment, and like you, I couldn't find any research on the ink being harmful. So let's hope it's ok!

[Atta]

I've just spread three bin bags of shredded paper on my allotment, and like you, I couldn't find any research on the ink being harmful. So let's hope it's ok!

I think it was many years ago when ink was made of sth different.(petrol based)
My aunt uses newspaper do dry out oil from deep fried food

[bikermike]

I'd be careful putting too much shredded paper in. The one time I did, we had a rat. Clearly correlation does not prove causation, but I suspect putting too much in dry creates a good nest space.

Also, be careful of cross-cut shredders, I shredded a bunch of brown packing paper of late, and got it wet in a bucket. Getting all the sodding little soggy bits out of the bucket was a nightmare