[serendipidy]

Does anyone know if you can put 100% cotton fabric in the compost? I would think you could but wonder how small the pieces have to be or how long it takes to break down? What about dyes?

Thanks!

Michele

 

[nwaddellr]

Yes, you can put cotton in the compost (dryer fluff works too), although it may take a while if it is a big piece, but it will break down. You shouldn't have to worry too much about dyes - it's not like that's a significant part of the compost or even the fabric to affect things.

 

[TigerTail]

i put an old holey wool sweater vintage 1950 in the compost last year, & it is *gone*.

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