Have your bottle and eat it too – edible containers could be on the way

Interesting.... but who would eat these? Your pet? I remember reading somewhere that the most common external contaminant for soft drink containers that have been warehoused is rodent feces. Come to think of it, would such containers even survive warehousing? I predict a population explosion of fat rats when these hit the market....

What a hair brained idea. The 'edible' container would have to be inside another outer container for hygiene reasons and in doing so this would add to the overall packaging. Ever bought a can or bottle of juice from a corner shop with long turn around times, then noticed how filthy the container has become?

Bad idea as has been pointed out, rodents and insects will be all over these. Stop using plastic and make aluminum or thing stainless reusable containers.

Why edible? Biodegradable or compost-able would make a lot more sense.

I hope this is the start of some true alternatives to traditional plastic that generally ends up in landfills. But given that they are adding flavours and calling it edible I imagine they are not even close to having a practical product.

My concern is the hygiene issue of eating the outside shell without washing it.

Just because something can go in your mouth doesn't mean that it should...

The most need of th hour. Hope the packaging industry take this forward very soon.

Sometimes, you see the initial title and introduction of articles in email and don't bother to open them on the web browser because the introduction gives an idea of the contents, idea and viability. And you move on to the next title. It's all because of the content. Everyone has raised objections of hygiene. But, we do eat fruits, wash them, cut them or just eat them. If these bottles can be handled like fruits, then they have a chance.