Prepare for this change on your next trip.
As part of the company's ambitious environment initiative, Delta has announced that it would be getting rid ofgiven to Delta One passengers to cut down on the amount of single-use plastics on each flight. Flyers in the business class cabin will now receive a goodie bag specially designed for the airline by Mexican apparel brand Someone Somewhere, which will feature new woven bags packed with"sustainable products such as a Someone Somewhere eye mask, Humble Co.
According to the airline, the change—which marks a departure from its previous partnership with luxury tote company Tumi—willby 90,000 pounds by eliminating items such as zippers and unsustainable packaging.
"As one of the most trusted consumer brands in the world, we have an opportunity and a responsibility to make values-led business decisions that not only deliver on our vision but also positively impact our communities,", Director of Supply Chain at Delta, said in a statement."At Delta, we're challenging ourselves to put ever more thought and care into how and from where we source our products.
Amenity packs aren't the only thing becoming more green in Delta cabins. According to the airline, it's also swapping out the in-flight bedding in its Delta One cabin over the next year for newer, moremade with"more than 100 recycled plastic bottles" each that will use up to a total 25 million recycled bottles annually. The bedding will also ditch its plastic wrap for reusable packaging, resulting in a reduction of single-use plastic by up to 260,000 pounds per year.
According to Delta, this is the latest step in removing single-use plastics from beverage and meal service on its flights after ditching straws, stir sticks, and plastic utensil wrappers in 2018.
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