Hop Into Sustainability: Egg-cellent Easter Tips for a Greener Holiday
This Easter season, we’re challenging you to take ‘eggstra’ steps during your festivities to take care of the environment too.
Chick out these tips:
Buy organic eggs. Whether you’re using eggs in your favorite Easter recipes or dyeing real eggs for an Easter egg hunt, we encourage you to buy organic! You can also opt for eggs from local farmers who sell eggs from pasture-raised chickens. We believe eggs from organic fed hens are healthier for you and more nutrient dense than conventional eggs.
Eco-friendly Easter gifts. Skip the plastic toys and opt for a fun day trip to your local family farm to see the new baby animals or take a nature walk. If you really want to put a gift in the basket, everyone loves homemade organic treats!
Colors to dye for. While multiple sources report that it’s safe to use store-bought, FDA-approved dye kits to color your Easter eggs, there are also a number of natural ways to dye eggs without those pre-made mixes. Food Network suggests using beets, onion skins, turmeric, red cabbage, and coffee to create your own at-home colorful dyes. Here are some other tips for natural colors!
Compost leftover eggshells. If you’ve used natural dyes on this year’s eggs, consider composting the leftover shells. Eggshells and the film inside contain nitrogen and are carbon rich. Crush dried shells and bury them directly into your garden for added nutrients.
Sustainable grass filler. Avoid the plastic grass to fill your baskets this year and opt for an eco-friendly alternative! Many sites sell Easter grass that’s made from recycled paper. A fun DIY: Get the kids involved and cut up pieces of green construction paper for their Easter baskets!
Egg-citing Easter recipes. No holiday is complete without family favorite recipes! Whether you celebrate with an Easter lunch or dinner spread, try to incorporate as many organic ingredients as possible for a healthy, nutrient-dense meal.
