Don’t throw away empty egg cartons — 6 smart ways to reuse them
Once disposable containers like egg cartons are empty, it can be easy to toss them in the recycling bin without a second thought. However, next time you use a carton up, you might want to reconsider parting ways with it so quickly.
Once a useful container like an egg carton has been emptied, many people may feel the impulse to dispose of it without further consideration. However, its small size and biodegradable nature can prove quite beneficial when repurposed for home projects, potentially saving time and money. Here are six clever ways to breathe new life into egg cartons: 1.
Create bird feeders utilizing empty cartons. Cut off the top lid of the carton, then punch or poke a hole at each corner. Thread string or twine through these holes to hang your creation. Fill it with birdseed and position it near a window to attract feathered visitors. 2. Egg cartons can serve as composting material. To achieve the ideal compost ratio of three to four parts brown material to one part green material, egg cartons provide a carbon-rich "brown" component.
Once the carton has been added to your compost pile, balance it out with nitrogen-rich green materials such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable scraps, and plant trimmings. 3. Use egg carton cups to store holiday ornaments. The cup-like shape of carton compartments makes them perfect for holding round objects. Instead of purchasing expensive storage solutions, repurpose your cartons to hold Christmas ornaments and other seasonal decorations.
You can even stack multiple cartons to maximize storage space, making sure to label each one to remember which carton contains which decorations.
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