Edible
Sip of water

Ohoo

NOTPLA’s edible packaging was described in the media as the “bottle of the future” back in 2015. With “We make packaging disappear”, the company promises to counteract packaging waste through their flexible and edible shell, thus reducing plastic use. The “unpackaged” liquids are particularly advantageous for large events and can be used in the anti-alcoholic as well as in the cocktail and take-away sector. The material consists of water, alginate and calcium ions. Alginate, which resembles plant starch in its chemical structure, is also frequently used as a thickening and gelling agent. Combined with calcium ions, a three-dimensional sponge network is formed that can absorb water. The material decomposes naturally within 4-6 weeks, making it a sustainable and practical solution for drinks as well as dressings or sauces.

NOTPLA’s edible packaging was already called the “bottle of the future” in the media in 2015. With “We make packaging disappear,” the company promises to reduce plastic consumption using their sustainable sleeves. The “unpackaged” liquids are particularly advantageous at large events and can be used in the anti-alcoholic as well as cocktail and take-away sectors. The material consists of water, alginate and calcium ions. Alginate, which resembles plant starch in its chemical structure, is also frequently used as a thickening and gelling agent. Combined with calcium ions, a three-dimensional sponge network is formed that can absorb water. The material decomposes naturally within 4-6 weeks, making it a residue-free and practical solution for drinks as well as dressings or sauces.

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Product Name: Ohoo
Manufacturer: Notpla
Project status: Concept // Prototype // Ready for market // Ready for series production

Source: Peters, Sascha; Drewes, Diana: Materials in Progress. Innovations for Designers and Architects, Basel 2019, p. 27.
Image source: OHOO