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Artus:
Hello!

I'm not sure, if this is the right place here for this topic. Please move it, when there is a more suitable board.

I got a big jute sack I wanna use as a target. I know it is a common way to stuff it with plastic wrappings, but I wanna use something biodegradable. Do you have any idea what could be used as a natural filling material?

Thanks

Tommy D:
I have used cotton waste fibers from a textile mill. It’s brilliant. Easiest stuff to pull arrows out of - just not good for broadheads (unless u put it is a cardboard box or something) as they cut the sack. I have also used the synthetic waste (polyester fabrics) as they don’t rot when left outside - but as u want biodegradable I would say the cotton is a good bet

Ricardovanleeuwen:
Or a Cardboard box stuffed with othr Cardboard boxes

Pat B:
Your jute sack is biodegradable, only the stuffing isn't. When the just bag starts to break down put the stuffing in another jute bag. The plastic will still be effective.

dylanholderman:
i haven't tried it but tightly stuffing it with straw/hay (straw bales are way cheaper than hay bales) or dry grass clippings might work, if you use grass make sure that it is dry though, put green grass in a pile and it will quickly heat up and turn into dirt.

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