{
  "id": 3855253,
  "title": "This Singapore designer turns discarded eggshells from a carrot cake hawker into homeware",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/this-singapore-designer-turns-discarded-eggshells-from-a-carrot-cake",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T00:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/singapore-designer-eggshells-hawker-stall-homeware-6344061"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore designer Eden Loh repurposes discarded eggshells from a carrot cake hawker stall, Carrot Cubes, into homeware items. Loh collects the shells, cleans and grinds them before using the powder to create planters, plates and egg trays, priced between S$26 and S$48. The process is relatively simple, though time-consuming, taking around four days from collection to post-processing. Loh's inspiration came from other designers who repurpose waste like coffee grounds and old car tires. He initially used eggshells from his own household, but eventually turned to hawker stalls for a more consistent supply. Carrot Cubes, a hawker stall in Rong Yuan Coffeeshop, has supplied him with eggs for his projects. Loh, who trained in illustration, views this project as a learning experience and hopes to expand it by sourcing eggshells from more stalls and central kitchens.",
  "summary": "Designer Eden Loh collects discarded eggshells from carrot cake hawker stall Carrot Cubes, turning them into a composite material for homeware such as planters, plates and egg trays.",
  "key_points": [
    "Designer Eden Loh repurposes eggshells from Carrot Cubes hawker stall",
    "Eggshells collected, cleaned, ground into powder for homeware",
    "Process takes 4 days from collection to post-processing"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Eden Loh's eggshell upcycling project creates new revenue streams for hawker stalls and transforms waste into valuable homeware items, reflecting a small but creative shift in waste management and design.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "This Singapore designer turns discarded eggshells from a carrot cake hawker into homeware",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/this-singapore-designer-turns-discarded-eggshells-from-a-carrot-cake-3855538",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:49:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}