Egg Farmers of Canada's egg crafts series encourages creative experimentation with an unexpected ingredient. Launched just in time for spring and summer, these crafts illustrate the versatility of eggs and go beyond the popular ingredient's great taste and nutritional benefits.
"Beyond a nutritious ingredient, eggs are a creative addition to crafters' toolkits and easily repurposed in family-friendly home and gardening projects." Promoting sustainability, these craft projects encourage consumers to upcycle egg shells both as art supplies or as gardening essentials. Additionally, with social distancing in effect during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the projects are a fun activity that the entire family can enjoy.
The DIY crafts showcase how eggs can be naturally dyed with fruits and vegetables one has on hand while also highlighting how egg shells can be used to create seed starter kits or how they can be used as natural pest control and fertilizer solutions.
Upcycled Egg Shell Crafts
Egg Farmers of Canada's Craft Series Encourages Reusing and Recycling
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Crafts - Incorporate sustainable, unexpected ingredients like egg shells in craft projects.
2. Naturally-dyed Materials - Use fruits and vegetables to create vibrant, eco-friendly dyes for materials such as egg shells.
3. Family-friendly Activities - With social distancing, fun activities that the entire family can enjoy together are becoming increasingly important.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Supplies - Suppliers of craft materials can offer new and sustainable options to customers looking to upcycle everyday household items like egg shells.
2. Egg Farming - Egg farmers can market the versatility of eggs and their byproducts for sustainable, eco-friendly uses beyond culinary applications.
3. Natural Pest Control and Fertilizer - Companies that specialize in natural pest control and fertilizer solutions can promote the benefits of using egg shells for gardening.