About us
About US
A Journey of Innovation Across Two Seas
Research on oyster shell water purification, which began in the Chesapeake Bay, USA, became a reality in Tongyeong, Korea, By hands of
a young, passionate entrepreneur. We introduce the journey of BlueLabs: translating nature's principles into technology and connecting local issues to global innovation
In Tongyeong, where countless oysters
are harvested annually, discarded shells accumulate just as fast.
Faced to this local environmental challenge,
one young man began to question
their potential value.
BlueLabs benchmarked research from the Chesapeake Bay, focusing on the principle
that oyster shells naturally adsorb
pollutants in water.
And finally, OysterPuri could come to reality, a new technology that recycles waste to purify water.
This is something more than just product development. Let us present our first story to solve a local problem through technology.
Tongyeong, a city renowned
for oyster farming.
In Tongyeong, where countless oysters are harvested annually, discarded shells accumulate just as fast. Faced to this local environmental challenge, one young man began to question their potential value.
BlueLabs benchmarked research from the Chesapeake Bay, focusing on the principle that oyster shells naturally adsorb pollutants in water.
And finally, OysterPuri could come to reality, a new technology that recycles waste to purify water.
This is something more than just product development. Let us present our first story to solve a local problem through technology.
300,000 Tons of Waste Shells
Reborn as Water Filters
very year, approximately 300,000 tons of oyster shells are discarded. This massive amount is enough to fill 20,000 fifteen-ton dump trucks. BlueLabs' OysterPuri revitalizes this discarded resource into new life.
Produced from these shells, OysterPuri purifies 100 million gallons of contaminated water annually and removes over 7 types of heavy metals, returning clean water to nature. Furthermore, it reduces carbon emissions by approximately 97% compared to existing activated carbon manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to global environmental protection.
This innovative circular material creates over 35 billion KRW in social and economic value annually, leading the transition from "waste" to "valuable resource."
Every year, approximately 300,000 tons of oyster shells are discarded. This massive amount is enough to fill 20,000 fifteen-ton dump trucks.
BlueLabs' OysterPuri revitalizes this discarded resource into new life. Produced from these shells, OysterPuri purifies 100 million gallons of contaminated water annually
and removes over 7 types of heavy metals,
returning clean water to nature.
Furthermore, it reduces carbon emissions by approximately 97% compared to existing activated carbon manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to global environmental protection.
This innovative circular material creates over 35 billion KRW in social and economic value annually, leading the transition from "waste" to "valuable resource."
A Cleaner Earth, The First Step Toward Safe Water.
Despite high water supply rates, water safety is often threatened by aged infrastructure and heavy metal contamination. BlueLabs leads the innovation in water resource systems to supply clean and healthy water.
We upcycle hundreds of thousands of tons of discarded oyster shells into high-value, eco-friendly water treatment agents.
Through this process, we reduce carbon emissions and environmental pollution, realize a circular economy, and build a sustainable future.
A Cleaner Earth,
The First Step Toward Safe Water.
.Despite high water supply rates,
water safety is often threatened by aging infrastructure and heavy metal contamination.
BlueLabs leads the innovation in water resource systems to supply clean and healthy water.
We upcycle hundreds of thousands of tons of discarded oyster shells into high-value, eco-friendly water treatment agents.
Through this process, we reduce carbon emissions and environmental pollution, realize a circular economy, and build a sustainable future.
Our Journey
Our Journey
JanExhibited at CES 2025 Eureka Park (Las Vegas)
AprSelected for DIPS 1000+ (Super Gap Startup) Project
JunSecured Certified Test Performance for PFAS Removal
JulSupplied to Samsung Electronics Digital City & Commenced Shipping
Attended as Delegates for Asia Water Council (AWC)
SepAcquired NSF/ANSI 42 Certification
JanHosted Multilateral Conference on Promoting Oyster Shell Resource Utilization
FebCommenced Initial Pilot Production
AprSelected for Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability Program
MayDesignated as Innovative Prototype by Public Procurement Service
Selected for Shinhan Square Bridge ESG Incubation (3rd Cohort)
Selected for Youth Green Startup Spring Camp Support Program
JulSelected for TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startup)
OctExhibited at WEFTEC 2024 (New Orleans)
JanExhibited at CES 2023 Eureka Park (Las Vegas)
JunExhibited at NextRise 2023 (Seoul)
OctSecured Seed Investment
(Next Dream Angel Club, Korea Univ. Holdings, etc.)
NovWon Excellence Award at SK Ecoplant ConTech Meet‑Up Day
Won Excellence Award at 5th Kyungdong Invest Open Innovation Challenge
Won Grand Prize at Seoul Region BI Investment Bridge IR
FebSelected for Social Enterprise Promotion Project
AprSelected for Eco-Startup Support Project
JulWon Bronze Prize at KU Anam Campus Town Competition
Secured 330m² Factory Site at Beopsong Industrial Complex
AugPresented Poster & Won 3rd Place at KSEA Conference (Washington D.C.)
Won Excellence Award at KU Tech Fair
OctSelected as K-water Cooperative Startup (14th Cohort)
NovSelected for Samsung Electronics C-Lab Outside (5th Cohort)
Exhibited at SLUSH 2022 (Helsinki)
Company Info
Company Name: BlueLabs Inc.
CEO: Sangho Jeong
Headquarters: Room 501, Tongyeong Restart Platform, 195, Donam-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do,
R&D Center: Room 1027, Gasan Urban Work 1, 135, Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Research Institute: Tower C, Samsung Electronics Seoul R&D Campus, 33, Seongchon-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul,
Factory 1 (Pre-processing): 54-25, Beopsong 3-gil, Dosan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do,
Factory 2 (Production): Pilot Test Bldg., Startup & Venture Green Fusion Cluster, 410, Jeongseojin-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon,
E-mail: b2b@bluelabs.kr
Business Registration No.: 748-81-02676
Phone: +82 02-6177-7560
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