SUSTAINABILITY
100% plastic free cup
This paper cup on Transavia is a soil biodegradable coffee cup developed by dester which does away with the usual plastic coated liner. gategroup.com
Beef sliders in fibrewrap
American Airlines now uses this fibrewrap, a plastic-free coated compostable paper, for its popular beef duo sliders offering. montysbakehouse.co.uk
SWISS-ALPS
THE SWISS Advanced Loading Planner System (ALPS) analyses past consumption data to predict future meal needs in Economy and Business. retailinmotion.com
Bamboo napkin
Renewable bamboo napkins that have a premium, ultra-soft feel, are more absorbant than linen, and are biodegradable. Available in two sizes. linstol.com
Circular lightweight PP tray
Onboard KLM, this tray is part of a closed-loop recycling system and can be recycled to create new trays at the end of life. A non-skid finish means no tray mats. gategroup.com
Air Caraibes anniversary kit
This PE pouch by Anaik is made of RPET fabric and features sustainable travel essentials. Part of proceeds go to eco-charity Wings of the Ocean. aircaraibes.anaik.com
Bamboo travel mug
Condor has put its Business class amenity kit inside this neat bamboo travel mug to give passengers an eco-friendly kit that also cuts coffee cup waste. skysupply.de
Kitchen Collective hot handheld packaging
This plastic-free snack packaging is freezable and ovenable, yet suitable for products needing a grease or moisture barrier. en-route.com
Air Mauritius Economy kit
Recycled PET bottles form the material used for this pouch-style amenity kit, each with a design inspired by the island's ocean setting. formia.com
Canary butter medallion
New Zealand producer Canary offers spreadable butter without packaging. Standard 10g servings come on sheets of greaseproof paper. canaryfoods.co.nz
Huskee cup
Huskee is a reusable lidded cup that features coffee husk – a waste material – as part of its manufacture. Featured onboard Eurostar. wkthomas.com
Wooden cutlery pack
Eight different sizes of pre-packed cutlery, with each component made of sustainable birch wood. Packaged in a stylish soft kraft wrapping paper. useo-xp.fr
Ambient meals in sustainable packaging
The first of a new range of ambient products, served in wood fibre packaging. Meals are additive free. pure.topsfoods.com
Singapore Airlines Disney kits without plastic
The carrier's activity kits for kids feature items made pre-dominantly from Fsc-certified paper. buzzproducts.com
Etihad Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day, Etihad operated the first long-haul flight free of single-use plastics – and provided sustainable amenities for all passengers. etihad.com
Icelandair eco-cutlery
Icelandair redesigned its cutlery and toothpick offering to be biodegradable by switching products used from plastic to corn starch. kaelisgroup.com
Sustainability has become the hot topic of our
times so it is heartening to see increased entries and some great eco-thinking in this
category
Qantas lightweight glasses
The composition of these glasses, used in Qantas Business, makes them 25% lighter and more durable than traditional alternatives. galileowatermark.com
Quisine economy dining
Qatar Airways' new-look dining concept cuts waste by improving F&B quality and variety, and redesigning packaging and tableware. qatarairways.com.qa
Sustainability and regionality on the rails
Swiss rail operator SBB now opts for produce from the nation's small farms and producers across its dining service. sbb.ch
Super Cup
A range of four paper cups featuring Earthcoating, instead of plastic, making them suitable for recycling. Created for United Airlines with Illy. linstol.com
Sustainable SAS cube
Plastic containers inside the orginial Cube food service design were replaced with a FSC cardboard one, saving up to 51 tons of plastics per year. sasgroup.net
Virgin Atlantic eco kit
Recyclable FSC kraft paper that feels like leather is used to make these 'goodie' bags which are then filled with only sustainable comfort items. galileowatermark.com
PASSENGERS ARE LOOKING FOR CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY IS NOW TOUCHING EVERY ELEMENT OF THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE