This is an innovative and incredible edible water bubble, known as the Ooho. Skipping Rocks Lab's edible water bottle prototype first made a splash (pardon the pun) back in 2014, and now the team, made up of a bunch of engineering graduates from RCA and Imperial College London, England, are turning their invention into reality thanks to a crowd funding page they set up which has already raised over £600,000 ($750,000).
This bubble encircles drinking water with an edible membrane that is made from natural seaweed extract. If you don't feel like eating it, the flexible, bubble-like packaging biodegrades in just 4-6 weeks - the same time as a piece of fruit, The membrane can be colored and flavored, and could also, in future, be used for other liquids such as spirits, soft drinks, and cosmetics.
Skipping Rocks Lab intend to pilot Ooho at big UK events this year, such as the London marathon and Glastonbury (the UK's most popular and famous festival. With 750,000 bottles of water being handed out at the marathon alone, it is very easy to see the impact that these biodegradable bubbles will have on plastic waste. This is a brilliant idea that everyone should definitely get behind.
Bonus Video
This Fantastic Invention is Reducing Plastic Pollution
Learn all about this incredible invention, which may spell the end of plastic pollution as we know it!
To Stay Hydrated All Day, Avoid These Missteps
Staying hydrated all day is very important for our overall health, but you won't be able to do so if you make these mistakes...
All the Nitty-Gritty About Solid Shampoo Bars
Get all the nitty-gritty of solid shampoo...
These Smart Innovations Will Make Our Lives Easier
Take a look at some unusual but incredibly useful inventions that we all need.
Drinking Too Much Water is Worse Than Drinking Too Little
It’s always important to remember not to get dehydrated, but you need to know that there is such a thing as overhydration, and it can be very dangerous too.
How Often to Change Your Water Filter - 3 Filter Types
Regularly changing the water filter is crucial if you want to maintain clean drinking water. Here's how often you should change 3 common filter types
This Humanoid Robot May Join the Workforce Very Soon...
Meet Digit – a bipedal robot that's ready to join human workers at warehouses around the world as early as 2024.
This Map Shows Every Known Nuclear Explosion Since 1945
This series of 3D maps will help you visualize the timeline of every known nuclear explosion conducted since 1945 and until 2019
6 Remarkable Yet Overlooked Minds That Shaped Our World
These underappreciated geniuses deserve more recognition.
Science Lesson: How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?
How laser removal of tattoos actually works. These guys are going to find out and explain it to us.
What Does Medicine ACTUALLY Do In the Body? Fascinating.
What really happens in our bodies when we take medicine, have you ever wondered? This video will answer your question.
25 Feats of Engineering that Leave Everyone Amazed
The amount of planning and sheer brain power it took to design and execute these structures, proving once again that there are true geniuses out there.
Future Technology: Inventions That Will Change Our World
Check out a few amazing futuristic inventions that are about to become mainstream.
9 Women Inventors Who Have Been Overlooked by History
History has overlooked many great women inventors. Here’s your chance to get to know a few of them.
The History of Our Planet in One Beautiful Spiral...
This beautiful infographic offers us a remarkable story – the history of Planet Earth.
What is the Largest Organism on Earth?
You may think you know which animal is the largest on earth, but you may be mistaken...
Is There Any Way To Destroy or Deflect Asteroids?
Watch an interview with Cathy Plesko, a leading scientist working on preparing for the dangers of an asteroid attack
What is Your Consciousness? A Remarkable Video...
This video by Ted-ed searches to explain the origin of consciousness as well as what is consciousness.
The Psychology Behind Why Some People Are Habitually Late
Now we finally know why some people are habitually late.
Science Breakthrough: An Immunization Against Skin Cancer?
This scientific breakthrough offers hope for those who are struggling with skin cancer. You are now invited to discover more about this revolutionary vaccine.
15 Frightening Animals Early Humans Had to Live With
10 scary animals early cavemen in Africa had to deal with 200,000 years ago.
Wonder Why Time Speeds Up As You Age? Here's the Answer
We all get the sensation that time moves faster as we get older, but there are scientific reasons for that. Read on to learn about this fascinating phenomenon.
Take an Incredible Tour of Our Colossal Milky Way Galaxy
Fly Through the Milky Way Galaxy!
Scientists Develop 'Flying Dragon' Robot to Fight Fires
Scientists in Japan have created a water-spitting 'flying dragon' robot to fight fires.
Travel From the Sun to Pluto With Our Interactive Guide!
The solar system is a fascinating place, and we wanted to bring you an interactive journey that you can use to travel through it. Enjoy the journey!
The Channel Tunnel - The 7th Wonder of the Modern World!
The construction of the Channel Tunnel is said to be an impossible feat!
Toilets: The Greatest Medical Advancement in Human History
While toilets make some people laugh, they are actually a deadly serious medical advancement. This video explains what toilets mean to civilization.
Ever Wonder What Life Is Like if We Zoom In All the Way?
A selection of some of the winning photographs from Nikon's yearly macro photography contest.
How Your Eye Came to Be the Color It Is...
Why do we have different-colored eyes, and what does it mean?
There are Some Great Secrets Found in Mathematics...
Numbers hold some great secrets - they even tell us about life!
5 Robotics Trends Anticipated in 2024
What does 2024 have in store for the field of robotics?
These Photos Show How Dependent We are On Smartphones
Technology has taken over and these funny (but true) photos help to drive this fact home.
First US Embryo to be 'Edited'; Rise of Genetic Changes!
Could the first human embryos be genetically modified?
7 Exciting Physics Tricks You Have to See!
Watch these seven remarkable physics tricks in this exciting and fun video.
13 Incredible ROOF INNOVATIONS For Your House
Keep the roof of your house safe with these incredibly useful inventions.
Are There Universal Expressions of Emotion? Find Out Here!
Do facial expressions look the same and communicate the same meaning wherever you are in the world? Find out here!
20 Useful Facts About the Science of Cooking
The science behind cooking is not often thought of, but it plays a crucial role in a dish turning out right. Here are 20 facts on the science of cooking.
When Under a Microscope, Even Ordinary Things Seem Alien
Have you ever given any thought to what every day things look like under a microscope? Some of these images are truly beautiful - see for yourself in the images below.
The Accidental Discovery of the World’s First Antibiotic
Not too long ago, it was fairly common to die of the simplest of wounds due to bacterial infection. Penicillin changed everything.
I Never Knew These Stunning Facts About Our Universe
If you thought you understood the universe, you'll be completely floored by this insane facts.
This Incredible Documentary Takes You Into the Human Body
A beautiful and graphically advanced animation sheds light on the mysteries of the human body.
Can One Photo Really Tell How Good Your Eyesight Is?
Scientists say that this single photograph can tell you whether you have good vision or not. Who can you see in the image?
Here Are the 16 Oldest Household Objects in the World
If you think ancient life is remote, these pre-historic household items will make you think again. Just look at how old they are!
INTERACTIVE: How Personal Items Have Changed Over Time
Some of you will be old enough to remember what many of today's objects used to look like. Here are 20 such objects. Click to see them as they used to be.
The Curious Science of Tricking Your Taste Buds
Did you know you could confuse your sense of taste? Find out how!
Is it REALLY the Coffee that Wakes Us Up in the Morning?
A recent study has revealed that the coffee you drink may just be a placebo...
This South African Plant May be the New Cannabis
Is this plant the new cannabis? What will the woolly umbrella plant do for medicine?