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13 reasons you shouldn’t be throwing your eggshells away

News admin1 · October 29, 2025 · Comments off

In the past, no sooner had I broken eggs I was using, did I throw the shells straight in the trash. In recent months, however, I’ve come to the realisation that’s a pretty silly thing to do. I’ve learned that eggshells can actually be very useful. By saving them for later use, you might well be helping your garden – and your body. Did you know that eggshells are made up mostly of calcium carbonate—about 95%—along with small amounts of minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron? These minerals are the same ones that help keep your bones, teeth, and... Continues…