Japan Airlines (JAL) has achieved horizontal recycling of used beverage paper cups collected on board by transforming them into new paper cups.
The recycled paper cups contain 25% recycled pulp, including some paper cups used on board. They will be provided for about ten days starting June 1st, during Environmental Month, on domestic flights departing from Tokyo/Haneda.
Since December 2023, JAL has been collecting paper cups separately on selected routes operated with Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 767-300ER aircraft departing from and arriving at Tokyo/Haneda. The realization of horizontal recycling was made possible through improved collection accuracy, the establishment of new recycling facilities dedicated to food and beverage paper containers at the Nippon Paper Industries Fuji Plant, and advancements in manufacturing technology by Tohkan Kogyo.
