Monarch Airlines has today (9 November) launched a scheme to recycle the packaging used on its flights in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.
The Luton-based outfit said it would separate all recyclable items, such as plastic water bottles, aluminium drinks cans and glass wine bottles, which ground crews would send for recycling.
It is also looking to introduce biodegradeable carrier bags and containers for items that cannot be recycled due to food contamination.
Monarch managing director Tim Jeans said the airline already operated a paper collection scheme, but added that 70% of cabin waste was potentially recyclable.
"If they were at home, passengers would be recycling the items, so why should they not do so on flights?" he said.
The plan was launched after the airline found that only 16% of passengers thought it was doing enough to recycle onboard waste.
The airline has trialled the initiative in partnership with Gatwick airport, but Monarch is working to extend the scheme.
Source: packagingnews
The Luton-based outfit said it would separate all recyclable items, such as plastic water bottles, aluminium drinks cans and glass wine bottles, which ground crews would send for recycling.
It is also looking to introduce biodegradeable carrier bags and containers for items that cannot be recycled due to food contamination.
Monarch managing director Tim Jeans said the airline already operated a paper collection scheme, but added that 70% of cabin waste was potentially recyclable.
"If they were at home, passengers would be recycling the items, so why should they not do so on flights?" he said.
The plan was launched after the airline found that only 16% of passengers thought it was doing enough to recycle onboard waste.
The airline has trialled the initiative in partnership with Gatwick airport, but Monarch is working to extend the scheme.
Source: packagingnews
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