by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 10:20 AM ET, Tue October 22, 2024
Alaska Airlines tested out reusable cups for the first time on a select flight from Seattle to Minneapolis this past weekend as a test to see how feasible replacing single-use plastic or paper cups would be in the air.
To do the study, Alaska Airlines partnered with r.World to use their r.Cups, which are currently used in concert and sports venues.
After they’re used, the cups are collected, cleaned and sanitized for the next flight.
“This feasibility study will help us better understand additional ways we can cut onboard waste,” said Ryan Spies, Alaska Airlines Managing Director of Sustainability. “While we are only running a limited test at this point, we hope to gain valuable lessons and learnings that we can bring forward.”
Alaska Airlines has been testing out methods to reduce waste and single-use plastics onboard as part of its sustainability journey for the past several years. More recently, it launched a new program for travelers who book directly with the airline to offset the carbon emissions of their journey by purchasing SAF credits.
We’re excited to team up with Alaska Airlines to take reuse to new heights on National Reuse Day,” said r.World founder and CEO Michael Martin. “Together we’re showing that reuse is an easy way to eliminate single-use waste on flights. Alaska Airlines is leading efforts to bring sustainable innovations to their fleet and overall travel industry.”
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