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Edible packaging to copy nature
United States
Wednesday 20 June 2012
MD
Sugar cane and seaweed based packaging could help reduce plastic use.
Edible packaging has been developed as a method to remove plastic packaging.
Developed in France by a scientist from Harvard, "Wikicells" packaging could reduce our waste volumes.
By imitating fruit, with a skin impermeable to water keeping the interior dry, the packaging is edible and 100% biodegradable. The
shell is composed of a fibrous residue of sugar cane, the skin is made from natural particles of chocolate, fruit, nuts, seeds, and seaweed.
The Wikicells can be pierced with a straw for drinks. Several food companies have expressed interest for the concept that could be used for ice cream, soups, cheeses, soft drinks and coffee.
The Wikicells can be pierced with a straw for drinks. Several food companies have expressed interest for the concept that could be used for ice cream, soups, cheeses, soft drinks and coffee.
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