Winner of several competitions science, technology, mathematics and engineering, a young girl named Madison Checketts, only 12 years old, was responsible for creating an edible water bottle. Thus, surprising everyone, the girl explains how this brilliant invention works.
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An all-you-can-eat water bottle
Now check out this invention that makes it possible for you not only to drink the water, but also to be able to eat the bottle:
Preserving the environment
Bearing in mind the millions of tons of plastic that are produced and discarded on the planet, the young Madison Checktts has developed an edible water bottle with the intention of reducing this production and discard. Since then, the girl has won several awards and prestige for her creativity, intelligence and concern for the environment.
How to consume the water and the bottle
Madison Checketts, before developing the bottle, tested several combinations. Finally, she created spheres with a gel consistency, which can contain up to 200ml of water and can last up to 3 weeks in the fridge. This project was baptized with the name Eco-Hero.
To drink the water, just bite off the top of the bottle. Afterwards, the bottle can be consumed or even discarded without causing damage to the environment, since it will not generate waste due to the biodegradable components that make up the gel.
How the bottle was developed
After several attempts, the young girl arrived at a composition of calcium lactate and xanthan gum, which were immersed in sodium alginate. A little lemon juice was added to the bottle to help preserve the gel, as the pH of lemon is acidic and slows down the growth of microorganisms.
The beginning of the challenges
Despite being a great invention, the bottle presents some challenges, such as the duration and cost of its development. However, it is evident that this was an excellent idea and that it can be better improved, aiming to solve these obstacles.