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00:00Is it really safe to compost coffee filters?
00:03Coffee is a daily ritual for many, often made with unbleached bamboo filters
00:08and composted grounds. But can the filters go in the compost bin too?
00:14While coffee grounds decompose easily and enrich soil,
00:17filter compostability depends on their material and treatment.
00:24Before composting coffee filters, consider what they're made of.
00:28Most are paper-based, from wood or bamboo pulp, and differ mainly by being bleached or unbleached.
00:37Bleached coffee filters are white due to an oxygen bleaching process.
00:41While safe for use, their production raises environmental concerns.
00:46Unbleached filters skip this process and retain a natural brown or tan color.
00:51Whether bleached filters are compost-safe is uncertain,
00:55as trace bleach may remain even after brewing.
00:58For safer composting, choose unbleached filters. They're chemical-free and eco-friendly.
01:07Coffee filters can be composted easily with a few simple steps.
01:11No special method is required, just mindful handling.
01:14First, empty the coffee grounds and shred the filters into smaller pieces.
01:19Then, bury the filters deep in the compost to keep them moist, as dry paper breaks down slowly.
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