As part of its goal of having 100% sustainable materials in its customer offering no later than 2030, SAS has relaunched the packaging for its New Nordic by SAS food concept, with a new design and more sustainable materials.
The new design of the cube is expected to save up to 51 tons of plastics per year.
As food safety requirements necessitate some form of plastic, the suppliers of SAS have come up with a solution that replaces the inside plastic container of the cube with a paper one. It is made of FSC-approved paper with a plastic coating, made from organic plant-based plastic instead of oil-based plastic.
“The New Nordic by SAS food concept served in the cube is an excellent example of how we align our onboard services with our sustainability goals. It is one of many steps toward a more sustainable aviation – the most significant actions being the renewal of our fleet, increasing biofuel use and supporting the development of electric aircraft,” said Karl Sandlund, EVP & chief commercial officer.
The cutlery kit in the cube has also been changed. The new kits are adapted to each meal in order to minimise use of resources, meaning that each piece of cutlery is offered only if needed. It will be launched gradually starting in December 2019 and by May 2020 the new cutlery will be found in every cube.
The plant-based plastic used in the cutlery is made from vegetable oil, which is processed by natural fermentation and micro-organisms into a raw material that is compostable. SAS is proud to be the first in presenting this innovative solution for single use cutlery, the only plastic solution compliant with the European SUP (Single Use Plastics) directive.
Instead of putting the wet wipe in each cube, it will now be offered upon request. Instead of a plastic wrap to contain the cutleries, paper napkins made from recycled material will be used for wrapping.
