[USCC] National Organic Program/OMRI and wax-coated cardboard, biodegradable bags

[Jeffrey Creque]

Karin;

the Calif Integrated Waste Management Board funded a compost study using
waxed cardboard in Santa Cruz, CA about 10 years ago now, as I recall;
check their web site.

Jeff Creque
West Marin Compost Coalition


> [Original Message]
> From: Karin Grobe <kgrobe at pacbell.net>
> To: Compost Discussion List <compost at mailman.cloudnet.com>
> Date: 4/10/2007 9:55:30 AM
> Subject: [USCC] National Organic Program/OMRI and wax-coated
cardboard,biodegradable bags
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> I am reposting this question as I received few responses since I posted
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> Thanks, Karin
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