We need a language to read a book, and that affects our thought process, as we start thinking like the author and behave in a manner we perceive from the books. Like how someone speaks under the influence of alcohol, books n authors too influence.
Sawdust that is created from cutting natural wood is safe for your compost no matter what kind of tree the wood comes from. Just make sure the wood has not been treated with any chemicals. Another option with sawdust is to try mixing it in with potting soil.
You can use the paper for mulch or you can compost it! Composting paper or cardboard is best done by shredding it and then mixing it with leaves or grass clippings. The newspaper can be food for the mind AND food for the soil! Q: My office produces a lot of shredded paper.