Restaurants:
Turn your oyster shells into coastal impact
Join Massachusetts restaurants turning food waste into cleaner water, stronger coastlines, and thriving marine ecosystems.
Why join the program?
Reduce waste: divert oyster shells from landfills
Lower your environmental footprint
Support local ecosystems: every pound helps restore oyster habitat
Strengthen your brand: show customers your commitment to sustainability
Simple to implement: we make it easy to get started
Your shells make a real difference
Every pound of shell recycled can provide a home for up to 1 million baby oysters, helping improve water quality, support marine life, and protect our coastlines.
How It Works
Collect oyster shells at your restaurant
We coordinate pickup or drop-off
Shells are cured and reused for restoration
New oyster habitats are created along the Massachusetts coastlines
Become a participating restaurant
We’re expanding across Massachusetts and looking for partners over the next 5 years.
Have questions? Contact contact@massoyster.org
