DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) and Qatar Aviation Catering Company (QACC) have launched a new waste reduction and recycling programme in Doha, further contributing to local and international environmental solutions.
As a world-leading airline, QA is improving how it manages its impact on the environment and has been working to introduce additional measures that will minimise packaging and increase recycling to reduce waste going to landfill.
Over the past three months, QA and QACC have recycled 266 tonnes of materials, including cardboard, plastic wrapping and plastic containers.
The materials have been collected by two local firms for recycling, along with 6,300 litres of cooking oil which will be converted into biodiesel.
Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive, QA Group, said: “QACC’s focus on reducing waste is a core part of QA’s commitment to the environment.
“Our promise to provide travellers with the highest quality service extends to delivering sustainable and environmentally responsible services across our global network. Recycling not only delivers efficiencies but reduces environmental impacts arising from waste disposal and the consumption of natural resources.
“QA and QACC recognise that through the provision of support and investment, our local recycling supply chain can evolve to further drive environmental change in Qatar and provide an excellent revenue opportunity for local commerce.”
QACC operates a state-of-the-art facility providing premium in-flight and lounge catering services to passengers travelling on the national airline’s global network and utilising Hamad International Airport lounges, including the award-winning Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge. With QA Group companies, QACC is leading energy and water conservation and waste minimisation programmes to support Qatar National Vision 2030.
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