Solution: Reduce seafood waste by transforming it to sunglasses. Owner: Friendly French. Circular Strategy: Reduce/Reuse.
Description
Friendly French are focused on creating eye wear in a sustainable way by using seafood waste such as oyster shells, mussels, and scallops. They have two manufacturing processes to make their two different collections.
Location
Auray, Morbihan Bretagne, France.
Scale
2-10 employees.
Potential circular economy impact
The organisation would like to reduce seafood waste and create fashionable eyewear. The company uses two manufacturing processes to turn oyster shells, mussels, and scallops into sunglasses.
What’s involved?
People: Staff to collect and create the designs for the sunglasses; staff to monitor the website and orders.
Resources: Equipment for collection and sorting of the oyster and mussel shells.
Technology: Website for individuals to view products; equipment for collection and sorting of the shells; and machinery to create the glasses from shells.
Implementation: Trained staff; suitable equipment and machinery.