Top 10 uses for an empty egg box

You can give that paper yet another life by reusing the cartons in these resourceful ways.

From kids’ crafts to storage containers, there are plenty of creative egg carton uses.

Seed starter

You can use the egg carton to start seedlings. Just fill each section with soil and plant a seed.

Sorting small items

The individual sections of the egg box can be used to organize small items like buttons, beads, or screws.

Fire starter

You can use an egg carton as a fire starter. Just fill each section with dryer lint, sawdust, or shredded paper, pour melted wax on top, and let it cool.

Paint palette

The egg carton can be used as a paint palette. Just pour small amounts of paint into each section and use it to mix colors.

Cupcake carrier

An egg carton can be used as a makeshift cupcake carrier. Just place each cupcake in a section of the egg carton and close the lid.

Drawer organiser

Use an egg carton to organise your drawers. You can cut it to fit the size of the drawer and use the sections to store small items like jewellery, socks, or underwear.

Compost bin

An egg carton can be used as a mini compost bin. Just cut it up into small pieces and add it to your compost pile.

Soundproofing

You can use egg cartons to soundproof a room. Just attach them to the walls or ceiling to help reduce noise.

Packaging material

The egg carton can be used as packaging material to protect fragile items during shipping.

Art project

An empty egg carton can be used as a base for an art project. Kids can use it to create sculptures or use the sections as paint cups.

Can you suggest any other uses for empty egg boxes?