The Great Parchment Paper Caper: Can It Hide in Your Green Bin?
Let's face it, sorting trash can be a real head-scratcher. Is that yogurt container plastic or recycling? Does the empty pizza box qualify for a green getaway, or should it join the cardboard crew in the blue bin? Fear not, fellow Torontonians, because today we crack the code on a culinary culprit: parchment paper. Can this trusty baking companion become one with your compost, or is it destined for the garbage bin abyss?
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The Plot Thickens: Unwaxed vs. Waxed Parchment
Ah, the plot thickens like a forgotten b�chamel sauce! The answer hinges on the waxy nature of the parchment paper. Unwaxed parchment paper is good to go in the green bin. Hallelujah! Those veggie scraps clinging to its surface? Consider them a pre-compost party favor for the little critters down below.
But wait! Waxed parchment paper, the kind that looks like it just stepped out of a Hollywood red carpet (think shiny and smooth), needs to be shown the door (meaning the garbage bin). That waxy coating throws a wrench into the composting process, so best to keep it out of your green bin.
Quick Tip: The Paper Towel Test
Unsure if your parchment paper has embraced the waxy lifestyle? Fear not, my friend! Here's a handy trick: Grab a paper towel and try to rub the parchment paper. If the paper towel snags on a waxy residue, that parchment paper needs a one-way ticket to the landfill. If it glides smoothly, then it's green bin bound!
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Green Bin Glory: What Else Can Join the Party?
Now that you've mastered the art of parchment paper placement, let's explore some other green bin champions:
- Coffee grounds and tea bags (the perfect pick-me-up for your compost pile!)
- Egg shells and fruit cores (nature's crunchy snacks for decomposers)
- Pizza boxes (but only the cardboard kind, please!)
Remember: Food scraps and soiled paper products are the stars of the green bin show.
FAQ: Parchment Paper Edition
How to tell if parchment paper is waxed?
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Do the paper towel test! If it snags, it's waxy.
How to compost un waxed parchment paper?
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Tear it into small pieces for faster decomposition.
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How to dispose of waxed parchment paper?
Put it in the garbage bin.
How to line my green bin?
QuickTip: Slow down if the pace feels too fast.
Use newspaper or brown paper bags (not plastic!).
How to keep my green bin from smelling?
Freeze food scraps before adding them and sprinkle with baking soda to absorb odors.
So there you have it! The mystery of the parchment paper is solved. With a little know-how, you can become a green bin whiz and help Toronto become a composting champion. Now, get out there and conquer that kitchen waste!
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