02 / APPLICATIONS

One shell.
Different
directions.

Different grades of processed shell may serve different markets. Each pathway needs the right testing, specifications and demand before it becomes a commercial product.

FIRST FOCUS: POULTRY CALCIUM
AGRICULTUREFIRST FOCUS

Poultry calcium

Our first intended product is a supplemental calcium material for laying hens. We are developing it from recovered conch shell and validating the material before commercial release.

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BMC poultry calcium bag
FARMERS · FEED STORES · DISTRIBUTORS
LANDSCAPINGPLANNED

Landscape &
decorative shell

Graded shell has visual potential in garden paths, ground cover, borders and outdoor design. Suitability for particular surfaces and conditions would be established through trials.

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BMC landscape shell bag
DESIGNERS · LANDSCAPERS · HOSPITALITY
ARCHITECTUREUNDER EVALUATION

Shell as a
design material

Shell fragments are being explored as a visible aggregate for terrazzo-style surfaces, exposed finishes and other selected non-structural applications. Material and finish performance remain to be tested.

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Shell aggregate bag and loose shell chips
ARCHITECTS · MAKERS · DESIGNERS
BULK MATERIALFUTURE PATHWAY

Larger-volume
uses

Processed shell may have roles in selected bulk and construction-adjacent applications. Technical testing and any relevant approvals would come before a product specification or structural claim.

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Discarded conch shell at a coastal landing
PROJECT BUYERS · COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

MORE POSSIBILITIES

One material.
More directions.

Some uses are close to familiar shell materials; others call for specialist processing and approvals. We are exploring the routes where the material makes sense.

Terrazzo tile material or product cutout
DESIGN

Terrazzo tile

Visible shell chips could bring the colours of conch into terrazzo-style tiles and finishes.

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Toothpaste minerals material or product cutout
PERSONAL CARE

Toothpaste minerals

Refined calcium carbonate could be an ingredient in oral care formulations after purification and product testing.

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Soil amendment material or product cutout
AGRICULTURE

Soil amendment

Finely ground shell could help correct acidic soils where a soil test shows a need.

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Biomedical calcium material or product cutout
RESEARCH

Biomedical calcium

Research has shown a route from conch shell to calcium materials; medical use needs extensive validation and approval.

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Filtration media material or product cutout
WATER SYSTEMS

Filtration media

Graded shell is a possible media for selected water treatment designs, subject to application testing.

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Composite filler material or product cutout
MATERIALS

Composite filler

Fine shell powder could be blended into selected composite materials and printed products.

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OUR STANDARD

The use determines
the grade.

Fine, medium and coarse are useful ways to describe possible outputs. Exact particle specifications, performance claims and commercial availability will follow application-specific testing.

How we approach the process