OUR MATERIAL
Food waste is the future of clay.
At Ferticlay, we are concerned about unavoidables. In the Asia Pacific region alone, unavoidables account for 40% of food waste generated each year.
Eggshells, coffee grounds, avocado skins.
We rescue these materials by combining them with binders like discarded clay and paper. Our proprietary mix of alternative clay has endless applications for the agriculture and construction sectors.
OUR PROCESS
How Ferticlay is Made
Food waste & clay collection
We work with hotels and F&B outlets to rescue and valorise their food waste such as eggshells, coffee grounds and seafood shells. We collect excavated clay from construction sites.
Processing
Food waste is brought to our studios to be dried and processed down into fine powders, ready for mixing into clay. The construction clay is filtered to remove sand,rocks and debris.
Production
According to orders, the ratio of food waste to clay is adjusted to suit each client's project brief. We work closely with clients to fine-tune the recipe, a crucial step in ensuring effective and sustainable solutions.
Rehydrating /recycling
Our products can be endlessly recycled! We collect back our used products and rehydrate and re-mix them to create new products, so the cycle never stops. Ferticlay is 100% organic and can also be safely discarded.
Discover our Rapid Prototyping Process
MATERIAL FEATURES
Our Promise to You
Durable
Our proprietary clay mix is four times stronger than waste clay.
Low-Energy
We do not practise oven-firing and rely on other technologies to cure and treat our clays.
Organic and Biodegradeable
Nutrient-rich with calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Contains fertilising abilities and zero toxic chemicals, allowing it to safely return back to the earth.
Handmade to Order
To reduce waste, we work with local artisans to hand-make each item to order. We focus on traditional craftsmanship while empowering persons with special needs with meaningful employment.
