Crushed whelk shells wildflower limited edition bag
Crushed whelk shells wildflower limited edition bag

Shell on Earth

Crushed whelk shells wildflower limited edition bag

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Recycled crushed, washed and dried whelk shells. Packaged in a reusable and fully recyclable paper bag, designed with original artwork by Dani Mayes.

Ideal for indoor plant pot and terrarium top dressing. Great for cacti, succulents and most houseplants.

Alternatively, you can mix the shells into soil or compost to increase drainage. This is a natural product from the sea and Shell on Earth do their best to remove any foreign material.

Product Details

Product Details

Shell on Earth’s factory, which has been processing and exporting seafood for over 40 years, is set within the old Frondolau quarry at the southernmost point of New Quay, a picture postcard fishing village in the heart of Cardigan Bay, West Wales. 

Originally, the quarry was a meeting place for local fishermen and vivier lorries (live holding tanks), where the catches of live crab and lobster were collected and transhipped for sale into Europe. The site quickly evolved and lobster tanks were built enabling larger quantities to be stored before being collected for export. In the late 70s, Johnny Arrow, Jordan’s late grandfather acquired the lease for the land and the journey began. Johnny was a visionary and soon saw an opportunity to process and vacuum pack whole crabs, and the factory was built. 

In the late 90s Jordan’s parents, Dean and Mandy, helped to develop an emerging market for whelks in Asia, and the Welsh whelk made its way into the bars and restaurants of South Korea. Currently in its third generation, they now specialise in processing whelks, which are caught locally using traditional pots.  

They launched Shell on Earth in early 2019 and their products are available in plant shops, gift shops and garden centres nationwide.

Size: 3kg 

Please note all weights are approximate.

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About the brand
Shell on Earth

Shell on Earth are a small family business run by husband and wife team Jordan & Caryl Andrews. They take the crushed whelk shells generated at their family’s seafood processing factory and recycle them for use in gardens and landscaping.

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Sustainability

Sustainability

It's estimated that 5000 tonnes of waste shells are generated in the UK fishing industry every year. Shell on Earth are proud to not only reduce their
waste output from the factory, but also to help support a circular economy by utilising 100% of the whelks they process.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery & Returns

Standard delivery

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For items dispatched directly by Eden Project UK standard delivery on all products is £4.75* and free delivery for orders over £50.

Many items dispatched directly by our brands qualify for free delivery*. 

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Packed seeds, not boxed (UK-only): £2.75

Unfortunately for a small number of postcodes in remote areas of mainland UK we cannot guarantee free delivery. As a charity we set our postage charges according to our courier and have to pass on any additional charges. If you are unsure if your postcode falls into one of these areas please phone our customer services: 01726 818891.

Affected postcodes & delivery charges are as follows:

  • Isle of Wight PO30 - PO41 = £27.95
  • Scotland FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50, HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA38, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3 = £20.95
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  • GY - GY9, JE - JE5 = £33.95

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    We use recycled packaging where we can, and also re-use surplus boxes from here on site whenever possible. We always take care to ensure that the packages we send reach you in perfect condition and are a delight to open!

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    Made to order or personalised products are not refundable.

    Free UK standard delivery on all orders* over £50 for products dispatched directly by Eden Project (*Some exceptions apply). This product is dispatched by Eden Project within 1-3 working days with next day delivery as the standard delivery service, we aim to send all orders as soon as they’re placed.

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