Oysters Shells

Tampa Bay, United States

Type of waste: agricultural

Every day, thousands of oysters are eaten in Florida's seafood restaurants. The shells are then discarded and added to our ever-growing landfills. Oyster recycling programs are popping up all over the state with local, participative programs growing to use this waste as new usable matter.

Tabby concrete

Tabby Concrete, a mixture of shells, water, lime, and concrete mix, is becoming widely popular throughout Southwest Florida. With a more transitional appearance and affordable price, it is being used on projects of all types and sizes. The use of Tabby Concrete dates back to the 16th century and likely developed from Spanish architecture. This material can be seen throughout Georgia and South Carolina although it is primarily oyster shells, whereas Florida is typically mixed shell.

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