Visitors to this week’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany can enjoy a ‘two for one’ visit at the Sekisui Kydex stand, as the leading thermoplastics developer and supplier is sharing the space with the Green Cabin Alliance.
The Green Cabin Alliance is a cross-industry group within the aircraft interiors supply chain, leading discussions to address challenges and promote a more sustainable cabin interiors industry. Expo visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Green Cabin Alliance Lounge, found inside stand 5D40, to learn more about its mission to create a circular economy in aviation interiors by utilising sustainable and recyclable materials.
The Green Cabin Alliance supports its members in designing for sustainability by considering product lifecycle and sustainable material selection. The Alliance collaborates with leaders throughout the aviation industry in order to help them make more informed decisions while guiding them through the shift of modern environmental expectations. At its core, the Green Cabin Alliance is forging a path toward sustainable manufacturing by creating standards and raising awareness of sustainable material selections in the industry.
With major airlines committing to Net Zero Emissions by 2050, making changes now towards a more sustainable future for the industry is critical. The Green Cabin Alliance was formed to help guide the industry along this journey. It is committed to bringing the aircraft interiors industry together around a shared mission to reduce the environmental impact of aircraft cabin interiors through transparency, creating common language, and improving reporting of carbon footprint data throughout the industry.
The Green Cabin Alliance is working with Sekisui Kydex to develop new partnerships and collaborations within and beyond the aviation community to find solutions that enhance the sustainability of aviation.
Elina Kopola, founder & director of the Green Cabin Alliance, said, “As CMF designers, it’s important that we embrace new tools to truly analyse and compare the environmental effects of the material we specify. There is so much to absorb about sustainability that it sometimes feels like learning a new language or measuring system. It’s necessary for our industry to take the next step towards a sustainable supply chain.”
Kopola believes that by sharing information, knowledge and best practices, the industry has the opportunity to contribute to a circular and sustainable aviation industry that aligns with the growing demand for environmentally responsible travel.
