Articles tagged “recycling”

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IDEAS: Emirates Launches Sustainable Luggage Collection Crafted Using Upcycled Aircraft Interiors

Emirates has launched a limited edition collection of luggage, bags and accessories created by using upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft. ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ consists of a range of made to order suitcases, backpacks, handbags, cardholders, toiletry bags and belts that have been created using old aluminum headrests, leather and seatbelts collected during the retrofit of…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: Korean Air Upcycles Crew Uniforms to Create First Aid Kits 

Korean Air has donated 500 first aid pouches made from recycled crew uniforms to local causes. The airline usually discards of crew uniforms when they reach the end of their life cycle, but under this new initiative, old pilot and cabin crew uniforms have been given a second lease of life having been upcycled into…

Adam Stacey | 8 months ago

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IDEAS: Finnair Transforming Worn-Out Uniforms Into Composite Products

Finnair is repurposing worn-out crew uniforms into composite products, thanks to a new partnership with Finnish workwear manufacturer Image Wear. Credit: Finnair Any uniform that remains in good condition is refurbished and reused where appropriate, with Finnair noting that its ‘employees have welcomed the used uniform parts that have been cleaned and maintained, as they…

Adam Stacey | 8 months ago