I’m participating in the Compost Pilot Program and I don’t understand why I can’t compost more paper waste like coffee cups and ice cream containers. Isn’t that just wax and paper? Rachel McCauley ...

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Of course I'll: Dump the plates in the compost bin, where they can break down. Trade-off: That's a one-time conversion (from paper to compost), whereas paper can be recycled more than once. Then I'll: ...

Paper cups and plates may look eco-friendly, but heat can break down their plastic lining, releasing microplastics and ...