An egg carton (also known as an egg box in British English) is a carton designed for carrying and transporting whole eggs.

Is Cardboard an egg carton?

Paper egg cartons are made from molded pulp which is a mix of recycled papers, cardboard and other materials. ... These cartons are generally made from recycled plastics and are recyclable themselves.

Are egg cartons bad?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, egg cartons are considered one-time-use packaging, similar to foam meat trays and plastic wrap. Reusing this type of packaging can cause cross-contamination with whatever foods they next contain.