Egg cartons

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Can I recycle Egg cartons?

Egg cartons can be made from paper, foam, or plastic. Paper cartons are easily recyclable, foam ones are not, and plastic ones vary by local guidelines!

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Recycled paper egg cartons can be turned into new paper products or composted.

Egg cartons can be made from paper, foam, or plastic. Paper cartons are easily recyclable, foam ones are not, and plastic ones vary by local guidelines!Recycled paper egg cartons can be turned into new paper products or composted.

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