Compostable items must completely break down and not release any metals or toxins into the compost.
Cellophane is one of the oldest, clear packaging materials used to pack food which, unlike man-made plastic polymers, which are largely derived from petroleum, cellophane is a natural polymer made from cellulose, a component of plants & trees.
Garden waste may be collected by your council is taken to a centralised composting site where it is made into a soil conditioner.
Charcoal ash contains potash, an important nutrient for some plants and it’s a great way to increase the pH of the soil.