deSter Sustainability Report 2022

INTRODUCTION ESG REPORT DESTER 2022
REUSABLE AND CLOSED-LOOP PRODUCTS
Etihad Airways
In 2022, deSter launched a fully reusable
and circular Economy class tableware
concept for Etihad. We made all trays,
bowls, lids, and hot meal casseroles reusable
and part of a closed-loop recycling
process, eliminating the use of singleuse
plastics on board and minimizing
waste. At the end of their lifecycle, the
products are collected, washed, ground,
and re-used to make the same product
while maintaining a premium dining experience.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Premium Economy
Several years ago, we introduced the first
recycled product to the airline industry:
the KLM Economy class meal tray. We are
now extending that closed-loop recycling
system in the airline’s Premium Comfort
cabin, with recently launched lightweight
reusables. Furthermore, for the transparent
lids, we used recycled PET. The
materials have been carefully assessed
for circularity and weight, without compromising
aesthetic features.
Cathay Pacific
Another customer that we helped in its
quest to reduce waste is Cathay Pacific.
Hong Kong’s flagship carrier already introduced
durable, reusable products in its
onboard service, but still used single-use
plastic lids and cutlery. These have since
been replaced with reusable alternatives
as well, and the airline’s reusable trays are
now part of a closed-loop system.
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