Are Chemex filters biodegradable?

[arced]

Hello all,
Since the start of winter, I've been using my Chemex on a daily basis and tossing the filter and grinds in compost pile in the backyard. Now that it's spring, the snow has melted and I've noticed that the filters have not. Are they biodegradable, or am I in for an afternoon of picking out stinky filters ?

[orphanespresso]

Yes, they are biodegradable, but paper often takes longer than you expect for it to decompose. To speed the process a bit, tear the filter up into small pieces. We compost our grounds, and filters, and we use a Bio-bag (corn based plastic) in our compost pail - it also takes a bit longer to compost, but it keeps the pail cleaner!

[arced]

Thanks for the quick reply. I guess that I'll try to be a bit more patient. I'll see if I can cut them down a bit before they head into the bucket.