Using straw

[drpeej]

I am awaiting delivery of my hotbin and looking forward to 'firing it up' for the first time

I have recently taken delivery of a fragile item that came packed in a large amount of fresh straw. It occurred to me that this would make a useful composting material.

I am a little unclear whether this would be classified as bulking agent or used in the same way as shredded paper

Can someone advise?

Peter

[Paul B]

I’m using straw in place of paper and card,another product I use is a by product of the pet food industry, wool. My daughter gets her dog food delivered which is wrapped in wool blankets 3’x 1’ x3/4” thick cut into 1” squares.

[HotBinDjinn]

Yes, straw is great for composting. I use it in addition to paper and cardboard. I do cut the straw up a little though as I find it can mat and cause layers if it's not chopped up a little.