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Speaking of coffee, what about those coffee paper filters. Are they
biodegradable? The #4 cone filters seem to be much thicker, in some cases visible sewn threads on the seams. The basket type seem much thinner. Want to just dump contents each day in a container. Bury contents including filters. Separating the used coffee grinds and filter always results in a bit of mess. Presently using basket type. -- Noncompliant |
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Noncompliant wrote:
Speaking of coffee, what about those coffee paper filters. Are they biodegradable? The #4 cone filters seem to be much thicker, in some cases If it's paper it's biodegradable. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:22:26 GMT, "Noncompliant"
wrote: Speaking of coffee, what about those coffee paper filters. Are they biodegradable? The #4 cone filters seem to be much thicker, in some cases visible sewn threads on the seams. The basket type seem much thinner. Want to just dump contents each day in a container. Bury contents including filters. Separating the used coffee grinds and filter always results in a bit of mess. Presently using basket type. You can buy any size cone any size which is made of mesh and is reuseable over and over again. That's what we do. I believe there are some biodegradable filters, maybe this info will be on the box. |
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"Jangchub" wrote in message
... On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:22:26 GMT, "Noncompliant" wrote: Speaking of coffee, what about those coffee paper filters. Are they biodegradable? The #4 cone filters seem to be much thicker, in some cases visible sewn threads on the seams. The basket type seem much thinner. Want to just dump contents each day in a container. Bury contents including filters. Separating the used coffee grinds and filter always results in a bit of mess. Presently using basket type. You can buy any size cone any size which is made of mesh and is reuseable over and over again. That's what we do. I believe there are some biodegradable filters, maybe this info will be on the box. We use those basket type. Get em at the local Dollar General for a dollar a bag. No mention of material spec or biodegradability on plastic bag container. Coffee makers here last about 2 years before something breaks like the heating element. My priors were cone, my last and current choice has the basket type. -- Noncompliant |
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"Noncompliant" wrote in message .net... Speaking of coffee, what about those coffee paper filters. Are they biodegradable? The #4 cone filters seem to be much thicker, in some cases visible sewn threads on the seams. The basket type seem much thinner. Want to just dump contents each day in a container. Bury contents including filters. Separating the used coffee grinds and filter always results in a bit of mess. Presently using basket type. make coffee, enjoy coffee (with a cigarette always helps), dispose off coffee grounds and filter in appropriate receptacle, add coffee and filter to compost/trench/direct to garden as mulch etc. rob |
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On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:10:39 -0600, Victor Martinez
wrote: Noncompliant wrote: Speaking of coffee, what about those coffee paper filters. Are they biodegradable? The #4 cone filters seem to be much thicker, in some cases If it's paper it's biodegradable. They would, but most of them are not 100% paper and contain something which has synthetic material for sturdiness. It's best to have a reuseable filter and keep a small bucket under the sink. When there are enough grinds, take them out and dig them in where a plant looks chlorotic as the grinds are nitrogen containing and worms love them, bringing their amazing ability to loosen soil and leave castings. |
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If it's paper it's biodegradable.
100% right! Paper is wood-pulp(organic). There is no synthetic material introduced into the pulp-batch to make it 'sturdy'. Coffee filters are sturdy because they are thicker....period. Compost them or dig them into the soil, either way is good. Dave S(Texas) |
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They also have chlorine and other
preservative matter No 'they' do not.....where do you come up with this stuff?? Paper filters are paper, period! |
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Jangchub wrote: On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:12:57 -0600, wrote: If it's paper it's biodegradable. 100% right! Paper is wood-pulp(organic). There is no synthetic material introduced into the pulp-batch to make it 'sturdy'. Coffee filters are sturdy because they are thicker....period. Compost them or dig them into the soil, either way is good. Dave S(Texas) They also have chlorine and other preservative matter. Do whatever. Not if you use the unbleached ones... Those make better tasting coffee anyway. -- Peace, Om Remove _ to validate e-mails. "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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"Jangchub" wrote in message ... On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:39:26 -0600, wrote: They also have chlorine and other preservative matter No 'they' do not.....where do you come up with this stuff?? Paper filters are paper, period! Really. What pulp from what tree is white? It's always best to really be sure before posting idle nonsense. I wonder if my shirt contains bleach right now. I washed once a long time ago with a little bleach. I hope its still not in the shirt. |
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What pulp from what tree is white? It's
always best to really be sure before posting idle nonsense. Idle nonsense... Let's review, your answers so far have included (2) "They would(biodegrade), but most of them are not 100% paper and contain something which has synthetic material ? for sturdiness." I attempted to educate you about paper filters by informing that paper filters are only paper/contain no synthetic materials/are thick for sturdiness. (2) "They also have chlorine and other preservative matter." Oxygen is used to whiten paper coffee filters. I've been breathing that for over 60yrs, so I'm pretty certain it is safe. "Preservative matter"? Exactly what would be the reason to preserve paper coffee filters? So: synthetic material/chlorine/preservative matter? All absurd! Bottom line here is that you are uninformed. Using a 'handle' like you do, I would think you tended toward being enlightnened, but I guess it's just a handle... The 'idle nonsense' lays on your doorstep.... Dave S(Texas) |
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On Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:22:31 GMT, "Justin Wilson" wrote:
I wonder if my shirt contains bleach right now. I washed once a long time ago with a little bleach. I hope its still not in the shirt. All cotton production uses chlorine bleach, it is found in everything white unless indicated to be certified organic. There are about 4 other pesticides found in all cotton. Your shirt would absolutely test positive for chlorine bleach. I have no doubt about it. If you think your sarcasm is needed in a discussion, it may be best to not be in a discussion. Facts are not theories. |
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