Elaine Yan Ling Ng is the creator of CArrelé's Wall Tiles. The eco-friendly collection is made of eggshells discarded from various bakeries. Decaying eggshells produce a foul odor and contribute to methane emissions as they rot. Elaine Yan Ling Ng's inspiration for the project came after learning about experiments that used eggshell agricultural waste in medical and dental therapies.
Currently, the bio-waste tiles are only available as wall fixtures. The CArrelé designer expects to expand the collection to include flooring. The material's malleable nature allows it to be molded into various shapes and sizes. Seeing as calcium carbonate, which is found in the eggshell bio-waste, is one of the most common resources provided by nature, making up five percent of Planet Earth as a whole, the project's goal is to turn this into a useful resource, and inspire others to follow suit.
Bio-Waste Wall Tiles
CArrelé's Collection of Wall Tiles is Made From Bio-Waste
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Building Materials - The use of bio-waste in creating innovative building materials for walls and floors.
2. Sustainable Design - Designers are embracing sustainable methods and materials to create environmentally-friendly products.
3. Circular Economy - Bio-waste is being repurposed into new products, reducing waste and contributing to a circular economy.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - Construction companies can embrace eco-friendly building materials for walls and floors to reduce their environmental impact.
2. Interior Design Industry - Interior designers can incorporate sustainable materials like bio-waste wall tiles into their designs for eco-conscious clients.
3. Waste Management Industry - Waste management companies can explore opportunities for repurposing bio-waste into new products for the construction and design industries.