(PCM) Despite the many recycling efforts across the nation, America still has a huge issue with plastics waste. We throw away nearly 35 billion plastic water bottles each year. While many people have made the switch to carrying reusable water containers, it is still not enough to completely solve the problem.
A London-based company named Ooho! now feels that they may have the answer. The company has created the first edible water bubble. The bubbles contain no plastic which equals no waste. You consume the entire bubble to get a cool and refreshing drink.
The outside of the bubble which holds the water is a membrane like substance made out of seaweed extract, however it is completely tasteless. You just pop the entire bubble in your mouth and go! We just have to wonder just how many of these water bubbles one would need to consume to fully quench real thirst. We could see ourselves popping like 25 of these bad boys on a hot day.
When the company gave out samples people were afraid to give them a try, but once they ate a few they were immediately hooked on the concept. While the Ooho! water bubbles are not yet available for mass consumption, the company did partner with Skipping Rocks Lab to create a crowdfunding campaign to make these water bubbles a reality sooner rather than later.
The company’s website states, “”Our packaging is cheaper than plastic and can encapsulate any beverage including water, soft drinks, spirits, and even cosmetics.”
They have already reached their goal and hopefully we will get a chance to try one of these unique water bubbles in the very near future.
Ooho! Experience from Skipping Rocks Lab on Vimeo.