{"id":34071,"date":"2023-06-01T16:50:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T11:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=34071"},"modified":"2023-06-01T19:11:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:41:29","slug":"emirates-introduces-new-closed-loop-plastic-recycling-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/01\/emirates-introduces-new-closed-loop-plastic-recycling-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Introduces New Closed Loop Plastic Recycling Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI, UAE- <\/strong>The flag carrier of UAE, Emirates (EK)<\/a>, is launching an innovative closed-loop recycling initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting this month, millions of plastic items used onboard, including trays, bowls, snacks, and casserole dishes, will be collected and recycled in a local facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recycled materials will then be transformed into new Emirates meal service products, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In line with the United Nations World Environment, Day on 5 June and the global campaign to #BeatPlasticPollution, Emirates will begin incorporating the new recycled utensils into its onboard services from June 2023 onwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative showcases Emirates’ commitment to environmental conservation and responsible practices in the aviation industry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Plastic Recycling<\/strong> Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aligning with Emirates’ dedication to responsible consumption, this new endeavor represents a shift toward the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing resource reduction, reuse, and recycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following each flight, countless used and impaired meal service items from Economy and Premium Economy Class dining will be gathered, washed, and inspected for any damages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These items will then be transported to a specialized facility in Dubai, where they will undergo grinding, reprocessing, and manufacturing processes to transform them into fresh dishes, bowls, and trays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, these recycled products will be supplied to Emirates Flight Catering, allowing them to serve thousands of meals in the skies once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Through a strategic collaboration with deSter FZE UAE, a prominent provider of service ware concepts in the aviation industry and a renowned expert in closed-loop manufacturing, Emirates is embarking on a venture to repurpose plastic materials that have reached their end of life and would otherwise be considered obsolete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using these recycled materials, Emirates will reintroduce trays, casseroles, snack dishes, and bowls onto their aircraft worldwide. With a minimum of 25% of the content derived from reused materials (recyclate). As time progresses, this proportion is expected to increase further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team at deSter is actively involved in the CE100 network, which comprises leading companies in the circular economy domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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