What happens to old aeroplanes? Here are some of the ways airline waste is being upcycled

Like every industry, the aviation sector produces a lot of waste and it’s not just your average plastic packaging, personal products or discarded food.

Have you ever thought about what happens to an aeroplane at the end of its life or even staff uniforms?

We’ve taken a look at some ideas from across the world to reduce waste created by airlines.

Transforming uniforms into handbags

Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has produced a range of bags made from old staff uniforms.

ANA mechanics and maintenance crew wear light blue overalls made from a strong and highly-durable fabric and complete with multiple pockets – perfect for a bag.

Maintenance worker Takahashi Hideya came up with

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