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Ever wondered about the journey of egg cartons after they’re emptied? It’s a curious thought! Cardboard or paper cartons can simply be tossed into the recycling bin. They travel to recycling centers and become brand new paper products, as if by magic! Watch out for plastic cartons. Flip them over to find a tiny recycling number. Many places accept plastics marked 1 or 2, turning them into cool new items. But foam or Styrofoam cartons require special care. These often can’t be recycled at home and need special drop-off locations. Recycling cuts down on waste and really helps out our planet. So, when you’re done with your egg carton, consider its next adventure. It’s a small step that Mother Earth will be thankful for!
The answer is yes — with a few caveats:
- Paper or cardboard cartons are recyclable, just like any other paper without toxic ink. Styrofoam egg cartons are not recyclable.
- Since recycling requires energy, and recycled waste still goes to landfill, putting your egg carton in a compost pile is a better solution that recycling it.
- If you put a cracked egg back into the egg carton, or an egg is cracked and it leaks out, you cannot recycle the carton anymore because of food residue.
Better Alternatives to Recycling
Before you recycle your egg carton is use it for compost, try reusing it!
- Give them to people with hens. They love to reuse them and are always on the lookout for more. Oh and don’t worry about mites or parasytes because they clean the carton before reusing it.
- Use them as seed starters! Fill both the lid and wells with soil.
Love,
G.
