Eggshells? Throw them in the garden, they save you on the bill: here’s why

Maybe you didn’t know it but if you throw eggshells into the garden you save a lot. That is why this method could be useful for you.

In a period in which increases are notable, we must pay close attention to waste  . The last few months have been difficult, the energy crisis and the consequences of high bills have invaded the lives of all Italians and beyond. The prices of essential products such as bread, milk and pasta have increased.

To face the coming winter months we need to reduce the impact of rising prices on family budgets and, therefore, we must save from all points of view. There are some tricks that experts recommend to try to cover your expenses.

For example, training is provided on food waste and waste is combated.  Some food waste can have a second life  , obviously not in the kitchen, but perhaps in the garden and in your plants. For example, grapefruit peels are great because they attract snails and keep them away from the plants.

Eggshells – Here’s Where You Can Use Them

Eggshell also contains a high dose of keratin and protein. It has many properties and in fact it should not be thrown away, it is a real resource for both the body and the home and garden. Furthermore, the color of the shell does not affect the properties but only differentiates the breed of chicken.

Eggshells  can also be reused and are great for using as fertilizer in the garden  . They are rich in calcium and can nourish the soil with excellent nutrients. Therefore, using the peels can not only be useful but can also save you money since you will avoid buying special fertilizers.

But savings are also concentrated in the correct conservation of food  that, if stored correctly, can last a long time. Then with the help of the fertilizer you just discovered you can grow some small seasonal vegetable plants on the terrace or in the garden.

Egg shells: more ways to reuse them

Eggshells have many uses  and can even be ingested. It can reduce osteoporosis, cure gastritis, detoxify the body and have many benefits. However, it is very important to disinfect and sterilize eggshells to avoid the danger of contracting salmonella.

Therefore, before reusing them, it is important to wash them well and then sterilize them  in boiling water for at least 10 minutes in plain water or in water and vinegar. After these few steps you can start using them in any way.

For example, the powder obtained from eggshells can be used to lightly sweeten coffee. Or you can use it to whiten clothes by placing it in a cotton bag and then in the washing machine. But it can still be used for sink fillers, decorations and decoupage.

In addition to the many uses of eggshell, it is also used in skin care for its nutritional properties  . It reduces wrinkles but also nourishes the skin. You can make homemade masks by adding eggshell powder which can be applied on your face.

But also on the nails  and can be added to transparent polish and, as it contains keratin, it will strengthen them. Additionally, the membrane that lines the inside of the eggshell helps healing and should be applied to wounds. Being rich in collagen helps accelerate healing. It should be left to act for a few minutes.