If you’re looking for a good alternative to traditional shredded paper, you can try using coconut coir in your compost bin. Unlike wood chips, coco coir will not retain heat and allow your worms to produce high-quality compost.

It’s also a better choice than shredded paper for worm bedding because it doesn’t contain plastic (think envelopes or labels), which may hurt your worms. You can also use cardboard or paper as bedding for your worms. However, cardboard and paper will also dry out quickly, and worms do not like to live in a dry environment. Supplementing with coconut coir can increase moisture retention in the bin.