Cathay Cargo Terminal gets greener with recycled plastic
26 / 02 / 2024
Photo: Cathay Pacific
Cathay Cargo Terminal will utilise 50% recycled plastic cargo cover sheets for all export cargo shipments built up within its terminal.
This is an increase from the terminal’s current specifications of no less than 30% recycled content for sheets, and builds on its efforts to adopt a circular economy approach, explained the airline.
Cathay Cargo Terminal worked closely with its supplier to develop the recycled plastic, which has been tested both in laboratory conditions and in real-world trials with its customer Cathay Cargo.
The recycled plastic cargo cover sheets will be rolled out across the terminal from March.
Cathay Director Cargo Tom Owen said: “Embracing sustainability is pivotal in shaping the future of air cargo. Our adoption of 50% recycled plastic cargo cover sheets reaffirms Cathay Cargo’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sets a new standard for the industry.”
Cathay subsidiaries head of sustainable development Michelle Fok said: “The circular economy is an important concept to reduce waste and prolong product lifecycles. Our cargo terminal has implemented circularity in cargo plastic sheets since 2017 and is already recycling 100% of plastic sheets from import cargo shipments, which are broken down at the Cathay Cargo Terminal.
“Our new sheets utilise 50% recycled post-consumer plastic, reducing the reliance on virgin plastic while meeting the operational demands of our customers. We remain committed to working with our suppliers to explore even higher levels of recycled plastic, as well as alternative materials, as part of our long-term goal to reduce plastics in cargo operations.”
Last year, Cathay Cargo Terminal signed up to participate in the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme.
The IEnvA programme provides globally recognised environmental and sustainability standards for the aviation industry.
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