When these food remains break down, they contribute significantly to the production of methane, which is a powerful greenhouse gas that is known to be one of the causes of climate change.

這些廚餘分解時會產生大量的甲烷，其為導致氣候變化的原因之一。

Using food scraps previously destined for the trash helps you reduce that waste and saves you money in the long run, leading to a happy planet and a fuller bank account.

從長遠來看，善用廚餘有助於減少廢棄物、節省金錢，打造更美好的地球並讓荷包充裕。

What kind of food scraps?

哪種廚餘？

Think of things like citrus rinds, sourdough starter, and of course, eggshells.

像是柑橘皮、酵母發酵劑，當然還有蛋殼。

When looking for ways to cut down on kitchen waste, there are likely many solutions that come to mind before using eggshells.

尋找減少廚房廢棄物的方法時，可能會想到許多使用蛋殼以外的解決方案。

However, eggshells can be incredibly useful in a number of ways around the home and garden.

然而，蛋殼對於居家生活和園藝有極大的助益。

DIY enthusiasts everywhere recommend sprinkling coarsely ground eggshells in your garden to dissuade or eliminate any pests who are eating the plants.

各地的 DIY 愛好者都建議在花園中撒一些碎蛋殼，以防止或消滅食用植物的害蟲。

An all-natural, eco-friendly pest repellent? Score!

純天然、環保的驅蟲劑？成功！

Deer are incredibly sensitive to the scent of eggs.

鹿對於蛋的氣味極其敏感。

And if you're having a problem with neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box, eggshells will discourage them as well, since they find the broken shells uncomfortable to step on.

如果你不喜歡鄰居的貓把你家花園當貓砂盆，蛋殼能讓牠們避而遠之，因為踩到碎蛋殼會讓牠們感到不適。

Ground eggshells also work in a way similar to diatomaceous earth for keeping out smaller insects that crawl along the ground, essentially creating your own chemical-free insecticide.

磨碎的蛋殼在某種程度上與硅藻土的作用相似，可以驅除地面上的小爬蟲，基本上就等於自己製作不含化學成分的殺蟲劑。

To use eggshells in your garden as a pest deterrent, simply crush the shells with a rolling pin or coarsely grind them in a food processor and then sprinkle the broken fragments anywhere you have been having problems.

要在花園裡使用蛋殼作為驅蟲劑，你只需用擀麵棒碾碎蛋殼，或用食物料理機將其攪碎，然後把碎蛋殼撒在需要的地方。

There's another bonus here, too: eggshells are good for your soil!

還有另外一個好處：蛋殼對土壤有益！

Adding crushed eggshells to your soil can boost the calcium content, which is crucial to building healthy, strong plant cell walls.

在土壤中添加粉碎的蛋殼可增加其鈣含量，這對培養健康、強壯的植物細胞壁極為重要。

Just mix ground eggshells into the soil twice per year, once in the fall and once in the spring, as eggshells take a while to break down and allow the nutrients to be absorbed by the plants.

每年在土壤中添加兩次磨碎的蛋殼，秋天、春天各一次，因為蛋殼需要時間分解，使植物能夠吸收其營養素。

Tomato plants especially love calcium, so be sure to use this trick if you are trying to grow them.

番茄植株尤其需要鈣質，所以如果你想種植番茄，記得使用這個妙方。

Eggshells also are known to lower the pH content of overly acidic soils, and help aerate the ground, and that is very important, as the soil can become compacted over time, which prevents plant roots from getting the oxygen they need.

蛋殼還可以降低過酸土壤的 pH 值，並幫助土壤透氣，這一點很重要，因為土壤會隨著時間變得越來越緊實，讓植物根部無法獲得其所需要的氧氣。

We're not done with gardening just yet, as you can use eggshells for a thrifty, environmentally-friendly container to grow plants from seed.

蛋殼對園藝的助益不僅於此，就像有植物要從種子開始種的話，你可以將蛋殼做成一個既節儉又環保的容器。

"I beg your garden!"

「請多說一點園藝妙方！」【註：原片語為 I beg your pardon】

"What? Oh my god! I can't believe it!"

「什麼？天啊！真令人難以置信！」

You can start just about any seed in an eggshell, and using eggshells for seedlings comes with the added bonus of being able to plant the eggshell along with your young plant directly in the soil once it has sprouted leaves and is ready to be outside on its own.

你可以在蛋殼中培育幾乎所有種類的種子，用蛋殼培養幼苗還有一個附加的好處，那就是當幼苗長出葉子、可移植到戶外之後，可將幼苗連同蛋殼植接種在土壤中。

Eggshells are compostable and made almost entirely from calcium carbonate, so as they break down, the shells will supply your new plants with the calcium and nitrogen essential to helping them develop.

蛋殼是可降解物質，其主要成分是碳酸鈣，因此它分解時能提供新植株生長所需的鈣和氮。

Just make sure to keep at least half of the eggshell unbroken to provide enough space for your seeds to grow.

只需確保蛋殼至少有一半完好無損，以提供種子足夠的生長空間。

According to Taste of Home, eggshells aren't only useful in the garden, but are also really great at cleaning up in the kitchen and bathroom.

根據「家的味道」（Taste of Home），蛋殼不僅在花園裡有用，它在廚房和浴室裡也能派上用場。

You can create your own non-toxic, all natural abrasive cleaner, similar to household cleaning product AJAX, with eggshells and baking soda.

你可以使用蛋殼和小蘇打粉，自製無毒、純天然的研磨清潔劑，其功效類似家用清潔劑 AJAX。

To create this mix, you will need to dry your shells out in the sun or in a low oven, and then grind the dry shells into a fine powder.

要製作這種清潔劑，你得在陽光下或低溫烤箱中烘乾蛋殼，然後將其研磨成粉。

Mix one cup of powdered eggshells — about a dozen eggs worth — with three cups of baking soda.

1杯蛋殼細粉（約一打雞蛋）加入 3 杯小蘇打粉混合。

When you are ready to clean, simply combine the powder mix with a little vinegar or water to create an abrasive paste that is safe to use on pots and pans, showers, and toilet bowls.

當你準備清潔時，只需在此粉末混合物中添加一點醋或水調和，就可製成可用於清洗鍋碗瓢盆、淋浴間和馬桶的安全研磨清潔劑。

Eggshells are great at removing coffee stains from your thermos, as well.

蛋殼也能有效地去除保溫瓶內的咖啡漬。

Just crush some up and fill your thermos about a third of the way with the shells and hot water and shake.

在保溫瓶中加入三分之一滿的碎蛋殼和熱水，然後搖晃幾下。

Within a few minutes, the stains inside should begin to dissipate.

幾分鐘後，裡面的污漬就會開始消散。

Who would have thought eggshells are so useful?

誰會想到蛋殼竟然有這麼大的用處？

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