The ANA Group recycles trash generated in aircraft and at airports and offices, and promotes resource conservation and recycling.
◆ Promoting Closed Recycling
The ANA Group undertakes closed recycling of waste generated in aircraft and at airports and offices with the aim of using resources twice wherever possible. The Group reuses paper generated by office automation equipment at its offices, and also recycles used in-flight magazines and other materials to make items such as timetables and business cards that are used in its offices throughout the country.◆ Recycling of Uniforms
Used uniforms of cabin attendants, ground staff and flight crews are returned to their original fiber and reused as automotive acoustic absorption materials. In addition, the uniforms themselves are made from materials produced from pet bottles and other recyclables.◆ Reuse and Recycling of Luggage Wrapping Bags
In September 2010, the ANA Group began reusing and recycling plastic bags used to wrap customer items such as luggage and baby cars at Haneda Airport. The initiative is now being expanded to all airports where ANA operates.◆ Other Initiatives
| Aircraft maintenance |
Revision of method for measuring the aircraft’s center of gravity(measurement without discarding fuel on board) |
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| Purification of paint thinner and other solvents used in aircraft painting work by contracted company for reuse | |
| Reduction of detergents for cleaning engine parts by using ultra-highpressure water spray | |
| Reuse of activated carbon used in cabin air conditioning systems and treatment of wastewater from aircraft hangars | |
| Recycling of aircraft engine parts and aluminum scraps from repairs into metal materials | |
| Aircraft cabins | Presorted collection of cabin refuse (empty bottles and cans) from international flights |
| Air cargo divisions |
Recycle vinyl sheets for protection of cargo from rain and dust into solid fuel and garbage bags |
| Ground facilities and equipment |
Use of rainwater and treated kitchen wastewater (intermediate water) |
| Recycling of ground vehicles and other equipment used at airports into metal materials |