Yes, you can put newspaper to work in the compost pile. Nearly all the black-and-white sections of newspaper today are printed using soy-based inks, so the threat of heavy metal contamination no longer exists. Paper is organic and breaks down readily when composted. Shred it first, then work it into the pile, and keep the pile moist.
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