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Just finished up a dozen eggs?

Think twice before tossing the carton they came in.

Finding a new use for that egg carton is a great way to live more sustainably and reduce waste.

creative ways to repurpose egg cartons

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Here are just a few creative ways you’ve got the option to repurpose egg cartons.

Paper egg cartons are biodegradable and the perfect size for starting seeds in.

Here’s what to do.

Worm Farms

Paper egg cartons can be used in your worm farm as well.

verify to dampen the egg carton before adding it, or add it alongside some moist fruit orvegetable scraps.

Decorative Wreaths

Here’s how to turn an egg carton into a decorative wreath.

Fill each egg cups with a small amount of lint, then pour melted wax over each cup.

Let the wax harden before popping the waxy dryer lint firestarters out of the carton.

They can be decorated and stored with the contents of the discovery box.

you’re able to also use egg cartons in a game of mancala!

Here’s how to make one.

Just pour a small amount of paint into each cup and leave a few cups empty for mixing.