At first glance, an empty egg carton seems like a good one for the trash. However, this everyday object hides unsuspected potential! Decoration, organization, gardening… These cardboard packages can be reused in many ways to beautify your interior or even start a small craft activity. Ready to discover how to give them a second life?
Why reuse egg cartons?
Egg cartons are designed to protect their contents from moisture and shock, but they are also biodegradable, durable and easy to transform. By reusing them, you:
Reduce your waste and adopt a more ecological lifestyle
Save money by replacing everyday objects with DIY
Express your creativity with original and fun projects
Transform your boxes into original decorations
A simple packaging can be transformed into a true work of art. Here are some easy ideas to make at home.
Decorative cardboard flowers
The cells in the box are perfect for imitating petals.
Materials:
Egg cartons
Acrylic paint or markers
Scissors
Hot glue
Steps:
Cut out the petal-shaped cells.
Paint them with bright colors and let dry.
Assemble several petals by gluing them together.
Add a wire stem or a wooden stick.
Tip: These flowers make great centerpieces or wall decorations.
Recycled candle holders
The shapes of the cells make perfect holders for tea lights.
Steps:
Cut out a cell and stabilize it on a solid support.
Paint it to match your decoration.
Insert a tea light and enjoy a warm atmosphere.
Gardening: free biodegradable pots
Egg cartons are perfect for germinating seeds before replanting them in a garden.
How to do it?
Fill each cell with potting soil.
Plant a seed in each compartment.
Water lightly and place everything in a bright place.
Once the shoots are ready, replant them directly in the ground with the cardboard, which will decompose naturally.
An eco-responsible project idea
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