The Baltimore Sun

National Oyster Day: Restaurant demand inspires shell recycling. Here’s how it works.

For years, Maryland has participated in celebrating National Oyster Day on Aug. 5. Although many gastronomists still encourage oyster consumption in months that end in “R,” this rule has become more ...
AOL

Here’s why this $81B company wants N.J.’s discarded oyster shells back

Each year, millions of oyster shells are thrown away after hungry restaurant customers suck down their savory meat. Those shells left on plates for waiters to take away are often discarded and take up ...
KCBD

"Clam shell" packaging is hazardous to consumers

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - They call it "clam shell" or "oyster shell" packaging, the heavy plastic that completely seals what you're buying. Many customers have complained that those packages are just too ...
app.com

Lakewood company partners with NJ to recycle shell for new oyster reefs

A new collaboration between food distribution company Sysco and New Jersey officials aims to grow new oyster reefs around the Jersey Shore. Sysco will work with many of the 800 restaurants in the ...
Forbes

Recycling Shells For Baby Oysters Reaps Financial, Environmental Gains

Recycling oyster shells from restaurants not only provides reef habitat for new oysters and other fish, but it also benefits the marine economy and enables the mollusks to improve the environment by ...