Keep it in the freezer and use it later to make a great home made stock.
Very rich in minerals, particularly in calcium, the shells make excellent fertiliser. Let them dry and then crush them (with a rolling pin for example). With a garden fork, incorporate the powder into the soil at the foot of your plants (even indoor plants).
Use a small coffee grounds container to eliminate odours from your cupboards and your refrigerator.
Wet and dry household waste (except meat scraps, fish and dairy products) can be transformed into compost, a stabilized product, hygienic and rich in humus, and very useful in the garden. You will find the procedure to be followed here.
Hope you will look at your food scraps in a different way now!
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