Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle egg shells? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Hasapointmaybe http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1244824 Hasapointmaybe Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:52:38 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1244824 S.C. has a little bit a point in their rash comment. I wouldn't bake alone or blend due to the waste of natural resources to do so. But grinding by hand is a nice workout and if you have to bake, consider baking on a separate sheet at the same time something else is being baked. Recycling is only a waste of time if done the wrong way. S.C. has a little bit a point in their rash comment.

I wouldn’t bake alone or blend due to the waste of natural resources to do so.

But grinding by hand is a nice workout and if you have to bake, consider baking on a separate sheet at the same time something else is being baked.

Recycling is only a waste of time if done the wrong way.

]]> By: Kat http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1173465 Kat Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:25:38 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1173465 Plants-Put them on your plants. Treat Skin Irritations-Dissolve an eggshell in a small jar of apple cider vinegar (takes about two days) and use the mixture to treat minor skin irritations and itchy skin. Calcium from eggs- You can powder the eggshell by hand as much as you can, then you put it in a coffee grinder so that it may become fine powder and then you can have 1/4th tea spoon a day as it gives 400 mgs of calcium.Oh and don't forget you need to add some lemon juice to the mixture. Eco-friendly Household Abrasive-Shake crushed eggshells and a little soapy water to scour hard-to-clean items like thermoses and vases. Crushed eggshells can also be used as a nontoxic abrasive on pots and pans. Plants-Put them on your plants. Treat Skin Irritations-Dissolve an eggshell in a small jar of apple cider vinegar (takes about two days) and use the mixture to treat minor skin irritations and itchy skin. Calcium from eggs- You can powder the eggshell by hand as much as you can, then you put it in a coffee grinder so that it may become fine powder and then you can have 1/4th tea spoon a day as it gives 400 mgs of calcium.Oh and don’t forget you need to add some lemon juice to the mixture. Eco-friendly Household Abrasive-Shake crushed eggshells and a little soapy water to scour hard-to-clean items like thermoses and vases. Crushed eggshells can also be used as a nontoxic abrasive on pots and pans.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1157129 Amanda Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:20:51 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1157129 I leave mine to dry, then periodically blend them down into powder (using a standard blender). By the end of winter, I have a full mason jar of powdered shells. When I set out tomatoes or other calcium-loving plants, I make sure to put a handful of powder in the hole around the roots of the seedling. Helps prevent blossom-end rot in tomatoes, and the extra calcium really seems to make the plants much fuller and stronger. I leave mine to dry, then periodically blend them down into powder (using a standard blender). By the end of winter, I have a full mason jar of powdered shells. When I set out tomatoes or other calcium-loving plants, I make sure to put a handful of powder in the hole around the roots of the seedling. Helps prevent blossom-end rot in tomatoes, and the extra calcium really seems to make the plants much fuller and stronger.

]]> By: Lew http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1156562 Lew Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:45:18 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1156562 with snail around hostas. lay down fine copper neating or cover ground with filter aid used in swimming pool filters , Trade name is celite. with snail around hostas. lay down fine copper neating or cover ground with filter aid used in swimming pool filters , Trade name is celite.

]]> By: Sylvia http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1153817 Sylvia Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:23:02 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1153817 Yes, you can make Confetti eggs (see Cathryn's note above)/Cascarones. However, if you prick both ends of the egg with a needle, then blow the egg out into a bowl (for future use in recipes), you will then have a whole egg which can be used for quite beautiful decorations. The Ukrainiens have made decorative eggs for religious occasions for a millenia..and there are great on-line examples. 1) Follow the egg eviction, with a wash of water into the egg, to clean and swish the interior. 2) Gently shake the water out, then allow the cleaned egg to dry. 3) The egg is now ready to be given a base coat of paint, then decorated, using your imagination. (be creative; add bits of ribbons, sequins, etc use a glue gun) Yes, you can make Confetti eggs (see Cathryn’s note above)/Cascarones. However, if you prick both ends of the egg with a needle, then blow the egg out into a bowl (for future use in recipes), you will then have a whole egg which can be used for quite beautiful decorations. The Ukrainiens have made decorative eggs for religious occasions for a millenia..and there are great on-line examples. 1) Follow the egg eviction, with a wash of water into the egg, to clean and swish the interior. 2) Gently shake the water out, then allow the cleaned egg to dry. 3) The egg is now ready to be given a base coat of paint, then decorated, using your imagination. (be creative; add bits of ribbons, sequins, etc use a glue gun)

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1105787 Kathleen Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:17:55 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1105787 How does your friend make this egg mache? This is interesting sounding. How does your friend make this egg mache? This is interesting sounding.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1105784 Kathleen Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:04:22 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1105784 Wow! I'm trying this for certain! Thank you. Wow! I’m trying this for certain! Thank you.

]]> By: jerome http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1084545 jerome Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:15:58 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1084545 hi can u email me and tell me hw can u use egg shells to make stuff like portray cause i saw on tv once that u can use egg shells to make stuff like portray hi can u email me and tell me hw can u use egg shells to make stuff like portray cause i saw on tv once that u can use egg shells to make stuff like portray

]]> By: Bertiewhite http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1073572 Bertiewhite Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:43:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1073572 Yep, it's good for them, helping to produce good strong eggs Yep, it’s good for them, helping to produce good strong eggs

]]> By: Jeff http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1071445 Jeff Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:37:18 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1071445 If you add them to coffee grounds, the coffee will be less acidic. Then off to the compost bin with the whole thing. If you add them to coffee grounds, the coffee will be less acidic. Then off to the compost bin with the whole thing.

]]> By: shaneqpt http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1071416 shaneqpt Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:15:49 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1071416 i hand my dog the whole egg, he takes it out to the garden and eats it all.. Feed crushed (boiled-egg to avoid cannibalism) shells back to the chucks with oats.. I think oven is to dry them so they crush to a powder rather than a sticky mess.. i hand my dog the whole egg, he takes it out to the garden and eats it all.. Feed crushed (boiled-egg to avoid cannibalism) shells back to the chucks with oats..
I think oven is to dry them so they crush to a powder rather than a sticky mess..

]]> By: shaneqpt http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1071413 shaneqpt Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:08:42 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1071413 why would you do this????? why would you do this?????

]]> By: boyexpert http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1064716 boyexpert Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:36:10 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1064716 i have read some comments about the slugs and snails on the plants and salt does make the slugs dry up and so they don't have enough water to produce slime to move easier therefore they can't get to food in time! i have read some comments about the slugs and snails on the plants and salt does make the slugs dry up and so they don’t have enough water to produce slime to move easier therefore they can’t get to food in time!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1056573 Anonymous Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:07:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1056573 When I have the oven on for dinner I often pop another tray in with seeds for toasting (pumpkin) or potato peelings tossed in olive oil for crisps, and now i'll be putting egg shells in too! So rest assured I'm not using any extra energy just better utilising the energy I have on at the time... When I have the oven on for dinner I often pop another tray in with seeds for toasting (pumpkin) or potato peelings tossed in olive oil for crisps, and now i’ll be putting egg shells in too! So rest assured I’m not using any extra energy just better utilising the energy I have on at the time…

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1054443 Cheryl Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:20:33 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1054443 Careful about sprinkling salt in the garden to deter snails. Salt will spoil the soil for your garden plants. Careful about sprinkling salt in the garden to deter snails. Salt will spoil the soil for your garden plants.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1054226 Anonymous Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:13:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1054226 Um...not cool! Um…not cool!

]]> By: 5 fantastic reuses: what to do with egg shells | How can I recycle this? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1053412 5 fantastic reuses: what to do with egg shells | How can I recycle this? Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:00:17 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1053412 [...] had loads of really good suggestions for what to do with egg shells over the years but here are some of my [...] [...] had loads of really good suggestions for what to do with egg shells over the years but here are some of my [...]

]]> By: Gita http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1052303 Gita Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:13:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1052303 It is well true! My mum has used it for a year (organic tho) and saw the difference,joints hurt much MUCH less! The same must be for dogs too-good for bones and fur. It is well true! My mum has used it for a year (organic tho) and saw the difference,joints hurt much MUCH less!
The same must be for dogs too-good for bones and fur.

]]> By: Christine http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1050644 Christine Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:50:21 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1050644 Brilliant! Brilliant!

]]> By: Ana http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1048921 Ana Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:25:35 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1048921 Using salt to dry up slugs...as in salting the earth? perhaps not the greenest or most viable option. Also...if we care so much about recycling because we don't want our future generations to drown in our irresponsibly produced waste...are we not being just a tad hypocritical when we kill off animals (such as slugs) who are after all part of the earth and our natural environment in the name of keeping plants alive that are too weak to survive on their own in our part of the planet...part of being and acting green is also accepting the limitations of climate, soil, and natural rainfall in certain parts of the planet. Perhaps if we used plants that naturally live in our area to keep our gardens beautiful these will have their own sets of evolved defenses to address the threat of slugs without us humans having to resort to slug genocide. Using salt to dry up slugs…as in salting the earth? perhaps not the greenest or most viable option. Also…if we care so much about recycling because we don’t want our future generations to drown in our irresponsibly produced waste…are we not being just a tad hypocritical when we kill off animals (such as slugs) who are after all part of the earth and our natural environment in the name of keeping plants alive that are too weak to survive on their own in our part of the planet…part of being and acting green is also accepting the limitations of climate, soil, and natural rainfall in certain parts of the planet. Perhaps if we used plants that naturally live in our area to keep our gardens beautiful these will have their own sets of evolved defenses to address the threat of slugs without us humans having to resort to slug genocide.

]]> By: Fluffy Puff http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1044949 Fluffy Puff Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:35:23 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1044949 Hey S.C. I think you are going to be late for your corporate meeting at the mega bank or the law firm or something. HURRY UP AND GET MOVING! YOU DON'T HAVE TIME FOR WEBSITES LIKE THIS! Hey S.C. I think you are going to be late for your corporate meeting at the mega bank or the law firm or something. HURRY UP AND GET MOVING! YOU DON’T HAVE TIME FOR WEBSITES LIKE THIS!

]]> By: Joy http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1044547 Joy Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:12:31 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1044547 I give crushed egg shell to snail! It gives them calcium to make their house robust! btw, I heard that I should delete white membrance of egg before I give it. somebody know the reason? I give crushed egg shell to snail! It gives them calcium to make their house robust! btw, I heard that I should delete white membrance of egg before I give it. somebody know the reason?

]]> By: louisa http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1043522 louisa Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:48:17 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1043522 Oooh, I just found that how-to and rushed over here to post it - you beat me too it, Anonymous :) Oooh, I just found that how-to and rushed over here to post it – you beat me too it, Anonymous :)

]]> By: Olia http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1041706 Olia Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:41:31 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1041706 Crush them and spread around plants to drive away snails. Crush them and spread around plants to drive away snails.

]]> By: Becky http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1040573 Becky Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:05:25 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1040573 Just pop them in the oven alongside your tea, or the cake your baking. Just pop them in the oven alongside your tea, or the cake your baking.

]]> By: How can I get rid of slugs reusing/recycling stuff (or other green ideas)? | How can I recycle this? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1038916 How can I get rid of slugs reusing/recycling stuff (or other green ideas)? | How can I recycle this? Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:02:59 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1038916 [...] “beer traps! gets the slugs everytime!” and @maryhoresh said “this year trying egg shells they aren’t supposed to like waking over them.also heard to paint glitter around edge of [...] [...] “beer traps! gets the slugs everytime!” and @maryhoresh said “this year trying egg shells they aren’t supposed to like waking over them.also heard to paint glitter around edge of [...]

]]> By: mommacat http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1036300 mommacat Tue, 25 May 2010 04:40:00 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1036300 Clean a dozen empty shells and bake em in the oven (to kill any nasties) then you can use them as teacups! check the www...for the formula for growing moss on flowerpots---it calls for mixing ground up live moss with powdered milk and eggshells because apparently that beautiful emerald green moss is a calcium lover! Know why people just HATE to see dandelions in their lawn? D-lions are famous for sucking ALL the nutrients out of the soil; especially minerals. If you grow them in pots, organically, and use LOTS of ground eggshells in the soil you end up with a great healthty vegetable..... Olive oil, sea salt, garlic and voila'! Clean a dozen empty shells and bake em in the oven (to kill any nasties)
then you can use them as teacups! check the http://www…for the formula for
growing moss on flowerpots—it calls for mixing ground up live moss with
powdered milk and eggshells because apparently that beautiful emerald
green moss is a calcium lover! Know why people just HATE to see
dandelions in their lawn? D-lions are famous for sucking ALL the nutrients out of the soil; especially minerals. If you grow them in pots, organically, and use LOTS of ground eggshells in the soil you end up with a great healthty vegetable….. Olive oil, sea salt, garlic and voila’!

]]> By: analice http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1036198 analice Mon, 24 May 2010 10:30:11 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1036198 thats what I did: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=101736&id=113904561982196#!/photo.php?pid=81962&id=113904561982196 thats what I did: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=101736&id=113904561982196#!/photo.php?pid=81962&id=113904561982196

]]> By: joe weatherall http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1032376 joe weatherall Tue, 04 May 2010 13:53:16 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1032376 they eat them and there is no mess they eat them and there is no mess

]]> By: joe weatherall http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells/comment-page-1#comment-1032375 joe weatherall Tue, 04 May 2010 13:52:51 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060516/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-egg-shells#comment-1032375 after we have used egg shells in my house with just give them back to our chickens to. after we have used egg shells in my house with just give them back to our chickens to.

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