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- Oyster 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…
- A 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,…
- Embellishments 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…
- Ecoshell: 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…
- Precrete: 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…
- Crack-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…
- Ecotrapod: A Sustainable Innovation in Wave DissipationAn innovative approach to coastal protection has been developed by rethinking the materials used in wave-dissipating blocks, designed by Chia-Ying Chiang and Shao-Yu Lin,…
- OesterplatOesterplat is a tiles collection made from marble and oyster shells, showing their mother-of-pearl shine as contemporary fossils. Struck by the beauty of their shells after savouring them at a restaurant, and noticing how they were thrown away as garbage, designer Marjolein Stappers came up with the idea for Oesterplat.
- Experimental Furniture And Lighting Showcase Material ResearchEmerging designers increasingly use material experimentation to rethink how furniture, lighting and objects are designed and made. At UKURANT Makes Room, presented during 3daysofdesign…
- New textile grows from mushroomsA new organic textile has been developed that is grown from mushroom spores and plant fibres. The material is called MYX, from the mycelium:…
- For the seaThis project tackles the issue of Ocean Acidification from the root of CO2 emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based materials used for beach activities objects with pH-neutralising (adsorbing) natural reclaimed materials (oyster shells), natural CO2 absorbing minerals (Olivine) and natural seaweed binders, which not only cuts down CO2 emissions but also has the added value to help regenerate ecosystems at the end of life of the product.
- Eco-Responsible Furniture Innovations with Recycled MaterialsFrench company Furniture for Good is setting an example in the furniture industry by using innovative, eco-friendly materials. Their commitment to sustainability and circular…
- An ode to the coconut on World Coconut DayThe humble coconut, while not a nut, is far more than an ingredient in your curries or a humorous plot device in cartoons. Today, on…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2023 part 3Dutch Design Week 2023 takes place from 21 to 29 October in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Here, we present some of the most innovative material…
- MaterialDistrict Pop-Up: Circular BeautiesDuring METSTRADE 2019 you can enjoy MaterialDistrict Pop-up on 19, 20 and 21 November, with the theme “Circular Beauties”. This exhibition is entirely dedicated…
- Today’s materials for tomorrow’s interiors!Carpets made from palm leather, glass with relief, furniture made from denim waste… During MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019 (12-14 March in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands)…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: My Modern MaterialsDuring SURFACE Design in Dubai, you can enjoy the MaterialDistrict Expo on 17, 18 and 19 September, with the theme My Modern Materials. This…
- Easter Delight: First ‘Imperial’ Egg in Nearly 100 YearsPeter Carl Fabergé is renowned for the approximately 50 Imperial Easter eggs he was commissioned to create for the Russian Imperial family between 1885…
- Nedzhmie Yusufova – Beyond Plastic: Bio-Material 3D Printing for Circular SpacesNedji Yusufova is a Delft-based bio-material designer working at the intersection of architecture, circular materials, and 3D printing. She develops home-compostable material recipes from…
- Sea-Friendly Beach Accessories: A Sustainable Approach to Tourism WasteTourism has a significant impact on coastal ecosystems, often contributing to pollution and environmental degradation. The "Sea-Friendly Beach Accessories" project by Maya Goralczyk addresses…
- A reef made of biocementIndustrial designer Mary Lempres created a biocement reef structure grown by plants that was designed to restore natural reefs. Unlike conventional cement, the biocement…
