Mumbai: Plastic is going off aircraft galleys as domestic airlines are switching to eco-friendly materials for cutlery and bottles.
The move to cut down the use of plastic comes as part of airlines' larger commitment towards the environment. It will help airlines comply with Maharashtra government's decision to restrict the use of plastic though there is still a grey area on whether state order is applicable to them.
Vistara will reduce plastic use on board by over 50 per cent this year. GoAir has stopped carrying plastic cutlery and Air India is considering replacing plastic cups with those made of bone china or paper. Jet Airways said it is reviewing the government decision regarding the use of plastic in order to ensure compliance.
Use of plastic cutlery is common on flights especially on economy cabins and no-frill airlines. Other plastic items used on board include water bottles, meal wrappers, trash bags and covers for headphones and blankets.
The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too are covered under the ban.
Vistara has said it will reduce consumption of plastic by over 50 per cent this year.
26/06/18 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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The move to cut down the use of plastic comes as part of airlines' larger commitment towards the environment. It will help airlines comply with Maharashtra government's decision to restrict the use of plastic though there is still a grey area on whether state order is applicable to them.
Vistara will reduce plastic use on board by over 50 per cent this year. GoAir has stopped carrying plastic cutlery and Air India is considering replacing plastic cups with those made of bone china or paper. Jet Airways said it is reviewing the government decision regarding the use of plastic in order to ensure compliance.
Use of plastic cutlery is common on flights especially on economy cabins and no-frill airlines. Other plastic items used on board include water bottles, meal wrappers, trash bags and covers for headphones and blankets.
The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too are covered under the ban.
Vistara has said it will reduce consumption of plastic by over 50 per cent this year.
26/06/18 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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