Oysters shells

Fanny Bay, Canada

Type of waste: agricultural

Fanny Bay Oysters grow in an area known for its rich and productive waters on Vancouver Island. They have a tough shell from being tossed around on the beaches which is their signature look and they were one of the first British Columbia oyster to become widely available They are harvested and served in an array of places which makes the shells very accessible waste.

Post luxury

The Post Luxury project transforms oyster shells into a ceramic material. The technique used employs crystallization as a bonding mechanism, where shell fragments are mixed with a mineral solution. When the water cools, crystals form between the shell fragments, creating a solid and resistant material. This process is carried out locally at the source of the material.

https://www.pluralmagazine.net/news-1/2021/4/20/post-luxury-by-marni-bowman