What if the shells from your seafood dinner could help build your next home?
In the USA, an inspiring movement is turning discarded oyster, scallop, and mussel shells into elegant tiles, furniture, and even structural materials.
At the heart of this innovation is Shellf Life, a startup founded by Felicia Neuhof, who saw beauty and potential in what most considered waste.
Her creative process blends art and science, resulting in materials that are not only visually stunning but also environmentally regenerative—capturing carbon and reducing landfill.
Backed by global recognition, including the Terra Carta Design Lab supported by King Charles III, this project is reshaping how we think about sustainability, waste, and design.
With community collaboration, circular economy practices, and a deep respect for nature, this story proves that meaningful change can begin with something as small as a shell.
Read the full article to discover how discarded seafood is being turned into hope.
