The Zero Eco Meal Tray Concept has been designed as part of a project by PriestmanGoode that aims to tackle the large amount of waste created through in-flight food service. The theme of the project is 'Get Onboard: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink' and features all components crafted using materials that are biodegradable, compostable and edible. This would help to reduce the 5.7-million tonnes of cabin waste that is created each year by air travel alone.
The Zero Eco Meal Tray Concept is a finalist for the Crystal Cabin Award 2020 and maintains a distinctly modern design that, while conceptual, could be seen in the aircraft cabins of the future. The tray is also designed alongside a water bottle that is perfectly suited for storage in a seat pocket.
Eco-Friendly Airplane Meal Trays
The Zero Eco Meal Tray Concept Brings Awareness to Waste
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Meal Trays - Companies can innovate by creating eco-friendly meal tray concepts like the Zero Eco concept to reduce in-flight waste.
2. Sustainable Materials - Designers and manufacturers can explore the use of biodegradable, compostable, and edible materials to reduce waste in various industries and sectors.
3. Circular Economy - Businesses can adopt circular economy principles by reusing and repurposing materials to reduce waste, which can lead to innovative and sustainable products like the Zero Eco meal tray concept.
Industry Implications
1. Airlines - Airlines can explore innovative solutions like the Zero Eco meal tray concept to reduce the impact of in-flight waste on the environment.
2. Food Service - Food service companies can reduce waste through the use of eco-friendly materials and packaging, such as the Zero Eco meal tray concept.
3. Sustainability Consulting - Sustainability consulting firms can partner with companies to help identify waste reduction opportunities, such as the use of sustainable materials in product design and manufacturing.