Air France is organizing a collection of old ground staff and crew uniforms at Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports. This new eco-friendly operation began on 21 January and runs until 15 March 2013. The uniforms collected from most of these staff concerned will then be recycled into car insulation at a specialized recycling plant.
This innovative experiment is a first for Air France and may be renewed, depending on the rate of participation. In the long-term, the company aims to expand the operation to the 35,000 employees in uniform. The estimated weight of the clothing collected is close to 30 tons, which would equip 1,350 vehicles with insulation material made from recycled fibers.
“With this new operation, Air France is once again demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development. The Company is contributing to the preservation of natural resources to make new products from recycled materials”, said Sophie Virapin, VP for Environment and Sustainable Development at Air France.
Air France and sustainable development:
For many years, Air France has been a pioneer in sustainable development. The Company contributes to the economic and social development of the regions where it is present. It is also committed to reducing its environmental impact, including the reduction of CO2 emissions. Air France is fully committed to this issue with, among others, its research into sustainable biofuels.
For the eighth consecutive year in 2012, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of sustainable development, once again ranked Air France-KLM leader in the air transport sector. The Group is committed to reducing its environmental impact, to developing a responsible social policy and contributing to the development of territories where its aircraft take off and land.
