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Aer Lingus first airline recycling on short-haul flights into Ireland
Aer Lingus has become the first airline to recycle onboard waste on short-haul flights into Ireland.
The move is another step towards its sustainability targets.
Aer Lingus is now on target to recycle 20% – 200 tonnes – of on-board waste from flights into Cork and Dublin airports by the end of 2023.
This is scheduled to increase to 40% by 2025.
Aer Lingus trialled waste recycling from flights into Cork at the end of 2022 and into Dublin early in 2023.
In addition, the carrier will extend the programme to other airports and to long-haul flights, over time.
Aer Lingus CEO, Lynne Embleton, said: ” We know from customers recycling is something the majority wish to see happen and complements other positive steps.“
“Our onboard recycling is one of a wide-ranging set of actions to drive sustainability at the airline.”
Aer Lingus has also become the first Irish airline to achieve a major international accreditation for its sustainability progress.
IATA has given Aer Lingus an IEnvA Stage 2 Certification for its work in reducing carbon emissions.
Aer Lingus has committed to powering 10% of flights using sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.
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