Sustainable Easter Style: How Eggshell Waste Becomes Designer Homewares
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As we head into the Easter season, the conversation usually revolves around chocolate and brunch. But at Dezinery, we’re looking at something a little more... structural. While Australia’s 21 million domestic hens are busy producing roughly 6.6 billion eggs a year, we’re asking a different question: What happens to all those shells?
The Problem: A Mountain of "Waste"
It’s easy to assume that because eggshells are compostable, they aren’t an environmental issue. However, the reality is that they are still predominantly treated as waste.
- Landfill Impact: Globally, about 6.4 million tonnes of eggshell waste is discarded in landfills annually.
- Organic Waste in Australia: In the 2022-2023 period, Australians generated 14.6 million tonnes of organic waste.
- The Component: Food organics, including shells, make up a significant 40% of that total.
The Solution: The Shells Collection & Something Special
We believe there is a better way to handle these natural resources. We are incredibly excited to introduce the newest additions to our curated range: Something Special Concept Store and the Shells Collection.
The Shells Collection is a Melbourne-based innovator that bridges the gap between hospitality and home decor. They collect, clean, and crush eggshell waste from local businesses and combine it with a natural, plant-based bio-resin to create stunning bio-homewares.
Building on this sustainable foundation, Something Special Concept Store (an Adelaide-based retail leader) uses this recycled material to create stylish, functional laptop tables. It’s a perfect example of circular design: taking something discarded and turning it into a centerpiece for your home office.
Why Bio-Resin Matters
For the eco-conscious decorator, the materials are just as important as the aesthetic. The bio-homewares in this collection utilize a natural plant-based Epoxy that sets a new standard for sustainable manufacturing:
- Non-Toxic & Non-Yellowing: Maintains its beauty without harmful off-gassing.
- Marine & Food Grade: Durable enough for daily life and safe for your home environment.
- Carbon Sequestration: Using these materials is a proactive way to sequester carbon rather than releasing it through waste decomposition.
Redefining the Easter "Egg Hunt"
This year, look beyond the foil-wrapped treats. By choosing upcycled products made from "rescued" materials, you’re supporting Australian small businesses and reducing the burden on our landfills.
From chic desktop accessories to the ultimate sustainable laptop table, these pieces prove that "waste" is simply a lack of imagination.
Shop the Shells Collection at Dezinery today and bring a piece of circular design into your home.
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