When I tell people I sell egg cartons for a living they usually assume that I’m an expert on farming or eggs. While I’ve learned quite a bit about both since starting at EggCartons.com, I’ve learned even more about several other unrelated industries like cricket farming, baking, precision manufacturing, and sound proofing. This is because egg cartons are not just for eggs.
Egg cartons are one of the most versatile products on the planet. They can be used for anything that requires protection or separation and much more. To give an idea of just how versatile egg cartons are, I’ve compiled a list of 50 things our customers use egg cartons for OTHER than eggs.
1. Donuts
PC: @SideHustleDoughNuts @FoodWithLiane
2. Meatballs
World Renowned Chef Alton Brown, "shared a hack about baking homemade meatballs in an empty egg carton. The egg carton helps to soak up some of the fat and ensure that the meatballs are perfectly round!...Once they are baked in the carton they are moist on the inside and crispy on the outside." Want to try this for yourself? Check out Season and Thyme's recipe for Egg Carton Meatballs!
PC: @seasonandthyme
PC: @erikanudelman
PC: @cyndiwho
3. Sound Proofing
PC: @j.da.moose
4. Hammer and Nail Practice
PC: @HeuristicBaby
5. Golf Balls
PC: @bordergolfballs
6. Fire Starter
PC: @AmassRestaurant
7. Dog Toys and Treats
PC: @DjCockapoo
PC: @randytheboxer
8. Painting
PC: @TheArtfulParent
PC: @ArtBarBlog
PC: @ACraftyLiving
PC: @instapozart
9. Mini Muffins
PC: The Cottage
10. Castles and Forts
PC: @BrightHorizons
PC: @NannyChaser
11. Candles
PC: @yuibrooklyn
PC: @marketofmagic
12. Artwork for Tattoos and Towels
PC: RedBirdsHouse
PC: @Me_Elder_Plops
13. Ice cream
PC: @amplehills and @shahneeeee
14. Seedlings and planters
15. Pretzel Bites
PC: @sobershotnj
16. Wreaths and Frames
PC: @MagPieEthel
PC: @imaginationTree
17. Tacos
PC: @mcityeats
18. Bath bombs and Soap
PC: @moriversoap
19. Beginner Violin Practice
20. Cake pops
PC: @Yumsiescakepops
21. Matching Games
PC: @7daysOfPlay
PC: @invite_to_learn
22. Crayons
PC: @art2theextreme
23. Candy
PC: @Myfourwonders
PC: @Sprinkle_Bash
24. Christmas Trees
PC: @Montessorisaati via @CardBoardFolk
PC: @SoynuriaPerez
PC: @techovo_srl
25. Bike Rods
PC: @SilverCatCycles
PC: @chirskingbuzz
26. Lighting
27. Macaroons
PC: @SweetSaura
PC: @pastreez
PC: @amyjerry @thehoneycomb.tx
28. Playdough
PC: @KcLemonSqueezy
29. Sorting Rings, Beads, and Seashells
PC: @HQcreations
PC: @WorkandPlayEcc
30. Chocolate Eggs
PC: @Enigma_Chocs and @photobeforeweeat
PC: @hellokitco
PC: @lovesweetlove53
PC: @coco88au
31. Ipad Stand
32. Hot Chocolate Bombs
PC: @divine.dipps
33. Crickets and Cockroaches
PC: @Chrisweeet
PC: @allkosei
34. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
35. Pop Up displays
PC: @PopUpsLondon photo credit to @yaroslava_kirichok
PC: @albe_ki
PC: @jameswashfold
36. Manufacturing (Parts For Medical Devices, Airplanes, Space Shuttles, and Cars)
PC: @studiodunn
PC: @yatesprecision
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PC: C_BathGate
37. Arancini Balls
PC: @proper_lot_food
38. Tomatoes & Beans
PC: @Katzen_Garten_Kuchenleben
PC: @Gapey
39. Waffle Bites
PC: @TheYogBar
PC: @dhan_waffle_uk
40. Ornaments and Clay Figures
PC: @janne_cornish
PC: @studio_kaapo
41. Chalk
PC: @hellokitco
42. Brunch Takeout
PC: @smilecoffee2016
PC: @CafeDeMemoir
43. Yarn Balls and Crochet
PC: @Kreaida
PC: @rkrcrochet
44. Cupcakes
PC: @MsBunnieCakes
PC: @birdbakery
PC: @jackandfins
PC: @petalscupcakery
45. Walnuts
PC: @ijzerman
46. Drawer Organizer
PC: @KrufeOrganizer
47. Cookies
PC: @CookiesByDebbie
PC: @sugarela
48. Crafts & Rice Pits
PC: @WorkandPlayEcc
PC: @TeachMakeCreate
PC: @TWINKLAUSTRALIA
PC: @AnideaOnTuesday
PC: @AMagicalMinute
49. SNACKS ON SNACKS ON SNACKS
PC: @Myfourwonders
PC: @GirlGangAndCo
50. Protein Balls
They're Not Just For Eggs
We know there are many people out there using egg cartons and egg flats for things entirely unrelated to eggs. We want to hear from you. What do you use your egg cartons or trays for? Let us know in the comments section below!