A scientist has found a way to reduce packaging waste that creates millions of tonnes of landfill every year: eat the packaging.

David Edwards, whose work encompasses the arts and science and is at the core of a network of art and science labs in Europe, USA and Africa, has now created edible packaging, WikiCells.The idea for WikiCells was based on the way nature has always delivered nutrients in a digestible skin “held together by healthy ions like calcium.”

Apples, potatoes and tomatoes, for example, all have an edible exterior protecting the food within.
“This soft skin may be comprised primarily of small particles of chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, or many other natural substances with delicious taste and often useful nutrients.”

Source: foodmag.com/au