# Scallop Shell Writing Utensils Nihon Rikagaku Creates Colorful and Safe Dustless Chalk By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dustless-chalk References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/08/09/dustless-chalk-thanks-to-recycled-scallop-shells/) & [rikagaku.co.jp](http://www.rikagaku.co.jp/items/01dustlesschalk.htm) You might not be aware of this, but chalk dust is not something you want to expose yourself or your children (or future children) to; but with this dustless chalk, that might not be a worry any longer. Created by adding [finely crushed scallop shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-shimmer-seafoam) into the traditional chalk formula, it holds the chalk together much better. Developed by Nihon Rikagaku, the dustless chalk will keep that toxic cloud out of your lungs. As a beneficial side effect, the new mixture also allows for [brighter colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oterra-and-seprify). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dustless Chalk:** The creation of dustless chalk using crushed scallop shells presents an opportunity for safer and cleaner writing utensils. - **Healthier Writing Tools:** The use of alternative ingredients like scallop shells in writing utensils opens up possibilities for safer and healthier options in the market. - **Colorful Formulations:** The development of dustless chalk with improved color vibrancy provides an opportunity to enhance the visual experience of writing and drawing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The dustless chalk innovation can benefit the education industry by providing a safer and more environmentally friendly writing tool for students and teachers. - **Stationery:** The introduction of dustless chalk offers a disruptive opportunity for the stationery industry to create innovative and eco-friendly writing utensils. - **Art Supplies:** The availability of dustless chalk with improved color options opens up possibilities for artists and art supply companies to offer enhanced creative tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Self-Sharpening Coloring Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-colouring-pencils.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md)