Louisiana’s only large-scale oyster shell recycling program is expanding to Baton Rouge, helping to create more living shorelines instead of landfill pileup. Through the initiative run by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), local restaurants collect their used oyster shells and the program returns them to the water. New reefs created by the shells promote oyster growth and other aquatic life, while slowing erosion and minimizing storm surge. In turn, local restaurants can benefit from a tax incentive and participation in a sustainable initiative.