Here's
your answer: Yes, the paper bags are perfectly safe to
compost as are all paper fibers that are not suitable for recycling.
This
comes from Conni Kunzler, consultant for AF&PA and who helped conduct a
study on paper in compost. If you need any additional information, AF&PA may
have some info. on their website: www.afandpa.org - look under the recycling
section they may have a white paper on paper and compost.
Christine McCoy Director, Environmental Programs Rural
Community Assistance Program 1522 K Street, NW #400 Washington, DC
20005 Phone: 202/408-1273 ext. 104 Fax: 202/408-8165 Email: cmccoy@rcap.org