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S_Merlo
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Blue Jeans for bedding? - 2008/07/01 22:02 Hi! I'd like to get some input on your opinions of using old blue jeans denim for bedding. Denim is made from cotton, so it is biodegradable. Cotton is excellent for retaining moisture, so I'd have to really watch how much moisture collects in the bin. And another concern is the blue/indigo dye, will it harm the wormies?

I'm having trouble finding a good bedding. My local newspaper runs toxic ink. My junk mail is almost all glossy. I've tried to get shreddings from local offices, but then I found out they mostly were photocopier pages printed with the toner... and that is harmful to the worms as well, am I wrong?

Sooo, I was cleaning out the closets, and I found almost 15 pair of old, ragged, holey blue jeans. If I take the button, zipper, and other metallic fixtures out, can I shred the denim and not kill the critters?

Thanks!