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Japanese village turns 40,000 tonnes of scallop shells into stronger helmets

In Sarufutsu village, the burgeoning problem of scallop shell waste has taken center stage. A plastic manufacturing firm has crafted a groundbreaking material known as Shellstic using these shells. This eco-conscious innovation leads to the creation of Shellmet - an exceptionally durable helmet for fishermen, outperforming standard plastic versions. Such developments offer a promising approach to…

Japanese village turns 40,000 tonnes of scallop shells into stronger helmets

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