Can paper towels (used) be put into a vermi-composting bin?

Question

Just curious.

Answer 1

You can put paper towels into a wormfarm, however you need to consider what is absorbed into the paper towels as well.

Check the following websites for more info.

http://www.homelycapers.com/compost-worm...

http://compostingwormbins.com/feeding_re...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermicompos...

Answer 2

I think it depends what you're using it for.  It's processed with bleach and other chemicals and I for one wouldn't use the compost around vegetables and fruit trees, but in the north forty it would probably be fine.

I don't think it would hurt the worms in the long run.  But in any case, I switched over to clothe napkins awhile back.  But I do toss my unbleached coffee filters in my compost bin along with the grounds.