Is there anything productive to do with egg shells?

Answer 1

recycling into a garden would be beneficial to most any of the things you plant in one. especially tomato plants, production soars. they must either be broke up completely or actually used as the 'cups' to start the tomato plant seedlings in a minature greenhouse setting.

if anything, returning them to the soil will not take up any landfill space that we are using today. just a thought. protest this landfill-sign the petition! www.stopthedump.com

Answer 2

All shells are form of demanding to get off of demanding boiled eggs. the thank you to get them off extra convenient is to feature slightly salt. And whilst they're executed, take them out, and roll them on a flat floor so they crack throughout, then positioned on some chilly water, and initiate peeling under the pass of water.

Answer 3

If you break them up and put them around plants in the garden you can keep slugs away (they do not like the sharp edges) Also they are made of calcium so you can dig them into the soil to increase calcium,help neutralize the soil and " sweeten" it (raise the pH).

Answer 4

Well when i was in child development i came up with the idea to WASH THEM OFF real well,then let the older kids(the age is up to you,you know your kids and what age they wont eat the shells) color them with paint , gliter glue anything that will make color OR let them give you ideas on things to use. Now let them make pictures with the peices by glueing them to paper,cardboard, posters,anything they want. You will be surprised on the things they make, trust me.

Answer 5

1. Throw them into the compost pile.
2. Color them in hot water with food coloring and vinegar - break into smaller pieces to make bits for mosaic art.

Answer 6

grind and add to potting soil. it helps plants grow.