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  1. ArticleOyster Shell AggregateRecent studies have shown that crushed oyster shells can perform as a viable aggregate or grit in concrete and mortars. Not only that, oyster…
  2. ArticleA duvet made with waste oyster shellsCerapi is an anti-bacterial and breathable duvet made of waste oyster shells. Every year, more than ten million tons of oysters are consumed worldwide,…
  3. ArticleEmbellishments made from waste oyster shells to replace plasticBiomaterial and textile designer Margherita Grassi developed a collection of bio-based embellishments called Re-Pearls made of waste oyster shells, aiming to replace buttons, sequins…
  4. ArticleEcoshell: Sustainable Tiles Made from Oyster Shells and Fish Bones for Coastal ArchitectureDesigner Yingfei Zhuo has developed Ecoshell, an innovative line of building tiles made from oyster shells and fish bones. This sustainable material offers a…
  5. ArticlePrecrete: Sustainable Concrete from Oyster ShellsAll rivers in England are now rated in “bad” ecological condition. In Kent, heavy sewage discharges have damaged local shellfish waters. Designer Jacob Tucker…
  6. ArticleCrack-resistant concrete inspired by shellsResearchers at the University of Princeton in the US developed a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant, which was inspired by…