Japan Airlines aims to recycle all cooking waste from in-flight meals into fertilizer as part of its sustainability goals.
The 100% target is set for fiscal 2025, which runs through March 2026. Group company JAL Royal Catering will lead the effort.
Food will also be prepared differently with an eye toward reducing waste at the source. Fiscal 2019 saw the production of 48 tons of vegetable waste. But only 7.7% of food waste was recycled.
Beyond the kitchen, JAL will tackle food loss in such areas as unused inventory and leftover meals.
Passengers who cancel in-flight meals before boarding will be rewarded with free eye masks, for example. This will be put into place on all international routes by fiscal 2025.
