Oyster shells are bulky and plain, but the treasures they hold go beyond their tasty meat and beautiful pearls. One company in Hong Kong is turning them into materials for constructing buildings.
Shopping for oysters at the store might not be as straightforward as it seems. Tasting Table spoke with an expert about a rule you should keep in mind.
The Coastal Conservation Association partners with Boone Hall to recycle oyster shells from the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, with volunteers from local high schools collecting shells at the festival.