Transavia will now also separate PMD waste on board: 50% less residual waste on all flights
As of today, Transavia will also separate Plastic, Metal and Beverage Cartons (PMD) on board on all flights. Transavia previously started collecting used coffee cups separately. By separating PMD waste, Transavia expects to reduce residual waste by 50% in the short term. Separating waste on board contributes to the sustainable goal of having no residual waste on the aircraft by 2030. “By separating plastic, metal and beverage cartons, we are now taking a big step in reducing residual waste on board. This brings our Zero Waste goal a lot closer. We also see that our passengers are increasingly asking for this,” says Daan Pijzel, Head of Cabin Service at Transavia.
Separating PMD waste on board, how does that work?
Everything related to drinking goes into the PMD waste bin on board Transavia aircraft, i.e. all PET bottles, PET glasses, drinking cartons and cans. After the flight, the waste is handed in at the airport. The airport's waste processor collects the waste and ensures proper processing. “Separating PMD on board is not quite the same as at home,” says Pijzel. “We are bound by strict European rules. We have looked at the PMD waste that we can separate, in accordance with current regulations.”
Zero waste by 2030
Transavia aims to have no residual waste on board by 2030. Collaboration with partners and suppliers is a prerequisite for achieving this. Transavia is working with suppliers to look at how they can make the range and packaging on board more sustainable. In addition, Transavia advocates an adjustment of European regulations so that airlines can more easily contribute to a circular economy, residual waste is minimized and thus the impact and costs for society and the environment are reduced.
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.