Turn Your Kitchen Waste Into Garden Gold: The Magic of Boiled Eggshells

The Sustainability Bonus You’ll Feel Good About

Every eggshell you reuse is one less piece of organic waste heading to landfill. Eggshells make up roughly 11% of an egg’s total weight. In a country that consumes billions of eggs annually, that’s mountains of potential fertilizer being buried or burned.

By boiling and reusing yours, you close the loop right in your own backyard. Zero packaging. Zero transportation emissions. Zero cost.

Pro Tips to Get Even Better Results

🌱 Dry shells completely in the oven at 200°F/95°C for 10 minutes before crushing. This makes them brittle and prevents clumping.

🌱 Store your powder in an airtight jar labeled “Garden Calcium” so family members don’t mistake it for flour!Continue reading…