| Edible Water Bottles to Eliminate Plastic |
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Excerpt: "The edible water ball has a natural membrane, which can be fully swallowed and digested."
Edible Water Bottles to Eliminate Plastic24 April 17
The edible water ball has a natural membrane, which can be fully swallowed and digested.
The startup, which was founded by three Londoners, aims to eliminate the use of plastic bottles. So far, the company has raised over £500,000 from its crowdfunding campaign for the Ooho! water balls project. Each edible water ball has a natural membrane, which can be fully swallowed and digested. This membrane is made from a seaweed extract and is biodegradable and tasteless. Skipping Rocks Lab says the material used to create the Ooho! ball is cheaper than producing a plastic water bottle. To create the balls, a block of ice is dipped in a solution of calcium chloride and brown algae. A membrane forms around it, which can be peeled off to keep the exterior clean for consumption. Skipping Rocks Lab's goal is to undertake a series of sustainable projects, of which the Ooho! ball is the first. The company plans to introduce the water balls at major events such as marathons and music festivals. |
tartup Skipping Rocks Lab created an "edible water bottle."