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Latam strides towards single use plastic elimination

Air
Gary Noakes
13 September 2022

Latam has removed three-quarters of single use plastics in its economy cabins, saving 1,200 tonnes of materials.

Latam is switching to more sustainable amenities on its flights

The Latin American airline has pledged to eliminate all single use plastic by next year and the latest initiative is equal to eliminating 36,000 500ml plastic bottles. 

Other changes include a move to bamboo cutlery, reusable trays, paper packaging for cutlery and sustainable paper cups.

The approach is in addition to changes in the Premium Business cabin, which include the introduction of reusable bags for sleeping items, as well as eco travel kits for passengers. 

Included in the new kit is a bamboo dental brush with sugar cane cover, earplugs and socks with packaging made from paper, and an eye mask with packaging made from recycled plastic.