I would be *very* surprised if modern inks contained lead.

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My mother-earth sister, who is into all things green and environmentally
conscious, recently commented that I should not compost news print and
other
printed paper, because of the lead in the ink.
I bring most of my waste printed paper to the recycling centre, but have
used shredded printed paper and newspaper in the compost heap.
What do experienced composters think?

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