Native oysters in North America occur from Atlantic Canada down the East Coast of the U.S. into the Gulf of Mexico. They have ...

The shells then go to a shell-curing site to be cleaned of any invasive species and bacteria… and then they’re returned to the water via oyster restoration projects.

Apart from ground oyster shells, this eco-friendly textile combines recycled plastic bottles. Use of oyster shells Each year, Taiwan uses around 200,000 tons of oysters, which are prized for their ...

So, after you slurp those oyster platters, don’t toss the shells. There are plenty of ways to support the environment while also enjoying a tasty Lowcountry meal.

Villagers recycle used oyster shells to create adorable plant pots in Thailand. Locals had the idea to make use of non-biodegradable food waste piling up in rubbish dumps. Residents grind up the ...

WELLFLEET — Two 5-foot-tall piles of spent oyster shells sit in a corner of Wellfleet’s garbage and recycling center, baking in the hot summer sun. The approximately 25,000 pounds of bivalves ...

With Fripp Island in the background, Michael Hodges, a biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, uses the bucket of a front-end loader to scoop up oyster shells on Wednesday, July 7 ...

The Gijin Seafood Factory uses around 100 tonnes of oyster shells a year to churn out around 900 tonnes of Seawool, a trademarked and patented fabric ...

STORY: Could the humble oyster help the construction industry reduce its carbon footprint?London-based architect and designer Mooka Srisurayotin may have an answer with a new sustainable building ...

Eye on Earth: Recycling used oyster shells on Cape Cod 03:50. WELLFLEET - It's the official start to summer and that means beach days on Cape Cod and warm nights enjoying oysters, clams and more ...

The Oyster House collects the empty shells to put back in […] GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Original Oyster House sells over 3,000 oysters every day, ...