Will using shredded paper in your garden cause the plants to absorb lead?
Hardiness Zone: 8b
By Dianne from GA
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Most, if not all, newspapers no longer use leaded inks. You could call your newspaper (or check online) to be sure; but I think you are safe!
Jilson is right but only use the black and white, not the slick, colored ones.
Nowadays the newspaper is not printed with leaded ink. I like to put a nice layer of shreds down under the compost I add to my raised beds each winter/spring.
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