Mumbai: The plastic ban order might not cover airlines, but Indian carriers have started moving to greener options like biodegradable cutlery, paper straws, etc.
A Vistara spokesperson said the use of plastic onboard is “minimal” and early this month, the airline pledged to further halve plastic use this year by adopting innovative, environment-friendly and cost-effective methods. Among the measures planned are replacing plastic casseroles with aluminium dishes, plastic straws and stirrers with paper or wooden ones, and disposable bowls in economy class with reusable ones.
A Jet Airways spokesperson said the airline “is committed to running its operations with an emphasis on environment’’ and so uses paper cups, bio-degradable bags, and insulated boxes for hot and cold items.
GoAir is the only low-cost carrier to announce its commitment to the plastic ban. “We now serve food and beverages that do not require the use of plastic cutlery. All banned plastic items have been removed from our aircraft. We are working towards extending this initiative countrywide,” said a GoAir spokesperson.
National carrier Air India is in the process of changing its plastic cups with bone china cups on all economy class domestic flights, except those operated by ATR aircraft, said a spokesperson. It remains to be seen if this would increase fuel burn. Airlines rely on plastic cutlery for its low cost, low weight and high utility.
28/06/18 Manju V/Times of India
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A Vistara spokesperson said the use of plastic onboard is “minimal” and early this month, the airline pledged to further halve plastic use this year by adopting innovative, environment-friendly and cost-effective methods. Among the measures planned are replacing plastic casseroles with aluminium dishes, plastic straws and stirrers with paper or wooden ones, and disposable bowls in economy class with reusable ones.
A Jet Airways spokesperson said the airline “is committed to running its operations with an emphasis on environment’’ and so uses paper cups, bio-degradable bags, and insulated boxes for hot and cold items.
GoAir is the only low-cost carrier to announce its commitment to the plastic ban. “We now serve food and beverages that do not require the use of plastic cutlery. All banned plastic items have been removed from our aircraft. We are working towards extending this initiative countrywide,” said a GoAir spokesperson.
National carrier Air India is in the process of changing its plastic cups with bone china cups on all economy class domestic flights, except those operated by ATR aircraft, said a spokesperson. It remains to be seen if this would increase fuel burn. Airlines rely on plastic cutlery for its low cost, low weight and high utility.
28/06/18 Manju V/Times of India
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