deSter Sustainability Report 2022

INTRODUCTION ESG REPORT DESTER 2022
COMPOSTABLE FIBER-BASED PRODUCTS
Fiber-based casserole for ANA and Air France
Delta Air Lines’ initiative to remove
single-use plastics onboard
In 2021, ANA and deSter worked together
on the development and introduction of a
fiber-based casserole to replace the airline’s
plastic CPET casserole. To that end,
we developed a dish using wood fibers and
sugar cane waste, which met extremely
high standards. For example, the casserole
had to work in both conventional and
steam ovens, hold fat rich food and have a
secure lid. After extensive testing and great
efforts from both deSter and ANA teams,
we achieved a milestone with the launch
of this product.
Similarly, deSter worked with Air France to
introduce a wet molded fiber casserole in
2022. Air France and its food partners also
had specific requirements. After thorough
testing and development to meet the parameters,
we celebrated another successful
launch.
Eliminating single-use plastic is an important
goal for Delta. As deSter supplies
and develops all onboard equipment
for Delta, we are constantly looking for
ways to remove single-use plastic items.
In 2022, that included replacing plates,
lids, cutlery, salt, and pepper shakers, as
well as behind-the-scenes service items
with plastic-free, compostable alternatives.
These changes will reduce plastic
use by about 2.2 million kilograms a year,
according to Delta.
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