How to make a compost bin liner out of newspaper

A strong paper bin liner made with discarded newspapers and flyers holds your kitchen and compostable waste without making your bin messy. And, when you toss your bag into the compost heap , it will break down in days depending on how much moisture it gets. Newspapers are commonly made up of recycled content already.

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Next, fold each side of the triangle towards the middle so it reaches the edge on the other side and press down on each crease your paper should look like a pouch with a flat base. Learn more about starting your own compost here. Jennifer Reynolds, our previous Editor-in-Chief, is a long-time authority in gardening, do-it-yourself projects, urban sustainability, parenting, placemaking and community matters.

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Ditch the plastic compost bin liner and use newspaper instead. By Jennifer Reynolds.