Elaine Yan Ling Ng is walking on eggshells to disrupt the textiles industry. Using traditional East Asian methods of dyeing and weaving, she employs the help of local artisans to transform eggshells into floor tiles. Over 250 000 tonnes of non-biodegradable eggshells end up in landfills every year. With the intention of experimenting with other organic materials in the future, Ng wants to show people the unexpected beauty behind something that was once waste. Visit naturesquared.com/sustainability to see more of her creations. Footage by Nature Squared and The Fabrick Lab was used in the making of this film.
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Tessa Clarke
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JJ Chuan
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