Eco-Friendly Practices Inside the Aircraft Cabin
Presentation Type
Short presentation 10-15 minutes
In Person or Zoom Presentation
Virtual via Zoom
Zoom Link
https://erau.zoom.us/j/91449731378
Campus
Worldwide
Status
Student
Faculty/Staff Department
Business Administration
Student Year and Major
Senior, BS in Aviation Business Administration
Start Date
17-11-2025 11:00 AM
End Date
17-11-2025 11:15 AM
Presentation Description/Abstract
Engines and alternative fuels definitely play a big role when we talk about sustainability; what people don’t think of is that the aircraft cabin itself is also becoming an important space for environmental change. Every flight offers hundreds of small choices that can make a big difference: separating recyclables, reducing plastic use, managing catering waste and using lighter, more efficient service items. Onboard, airlines are introducing practical initiatives that passengers and crew interact with every day and these are daily actions carried out by crew members who care about the planet as much as their passengers’ comfort.
I gathered my examples based on direct cabin experience, crew observations and airlines sustainability initiatives. The visible outcomes include improved recycling of onboard materials and reduced waste from meal services.
This presentation takes viewers behind the galley curtain to explore how cabin crews contribute to a greener sky. It also highlights how passenger awareness and cooperation can amplify these efforts. My project looks at how the cabin is evolving into a sustainability platform proving that meaningful change often begins in the aisle, not just the engine.
Eco-Friendly Practices Inside the Aircraft Cabin
Engines and alternative fuels definitely play a big role when we talk about sustainability; what people don’t think of is that the aircraft cabin itself is also becoming an important space for environmental change. Every flight offers hundreds of small choices that can make a big difference: separating recyclables, reducing plastic use, managing catering waste and using lighter, more efficient service items. Onboard, airlines are introducing practical initiatives that passengers and crew interact with every day and these are daily actions carried out by crew members who care about the planet as much as their passengers’ comfort.
I gathered my examples based on direct cabin experience, crew observations and airlines sustainability initiatives. The visible outcomes include improved recycling of onboard materials and reduced waste from meal services.
This presentation takes viewers behind the galley curtain to explore how cabin crews contribute to a greener sky. It also highlights how passenger awareness and cooperation can amplify these efforts. My project looks at how the cabin is evolving into a sustainability platform proving that meaningful change often begins in the aisle, not just the engine.