MATERIAL

Egg Cartons

Egg Cartons

Cardboard egg cartons are packaging used to protect eggs during transport and storage. They are made from moulded paper pulp.

 

Disposal Options

  • Clean Cardboard Egg Cartons – Recycling Bin
  • Dirty Cardboard Egg Cartons: Sticker Removed – FOGO
  • Sticker - General Waste Bin 

 

Why

These cartons are made from recyclable paper fibres and can be processed into new paper products including the plastic sticker. However, the plastic sticker can not break down in the FOGO system 

 

Did You Know

Egg cartons are often made from recycled paper, making them a great example of closed-loop recycling.