Can tea bags be thrown in the compost?

Question

Lipton

Answer 1

you can compost tea bags and also the little paper pouch they come in. There are a couple of things you need to watch out for though.

-In some tea bags the piece of string is stapled onto the bag with a little metal staple. This shouldn't be a big problem in your garden if it's just the occasional one, but large amounts of staples aren't a good idea.

-Some manufacturers are starting to use nylon tea bags because of their better tear-resistance, making manufactoring cheaper. These aren't compostable.

If you're willing to put in the effort, you can of course rip open the bag and compost the content. Luckily these aren't a common sight yet where I live.

Answer 2

yes, tea bags are good for the compost pile, so is coffee grounds.

Answer 3

Yes, the bags themselves break down in time.

Answer 4

Any brand will make a good addition.  Coffee grinds and egg shells are also good to add.