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Air travel harms the environment, but companies like United Airlines are working on sustainability. United invested in DAC company Heirloom to remove up to 500,000 tons of CO2. Heirloom’s limestone-based method is cost-effective, supporting United’s goal of net zero by 2050.

Scandinavian Airlines advances sustainability with a 20% CO₂ reduction per passenger, fuel-efficient operations, lightweight cargo pallets, and sustainable aviation fuel. Committed to net-zero by 2050, it drives innovation, optimizes routes, and enhances resource efficiency for greener air travel.

American Airlines Cargo partners with BioNatur Plastics to cut plastic waste. Since 2022, it has used biodegradable plastic for cargo needs, reducing waste by 12.6M plastic bottles in 2023. BioNatur’s products biodegrade in landfills within 8-12 years. The airline plans to expand their use.

TaxiBot, a semi-robotic towing tractor, towed a SpiceJet Boeing 737 to the runway, marking its first commercial use in India. It helps save fuel, reduce CO2 emissions, and lower noise. Connected to the nose wheel, it lets pilots taxi without using engines.

Boon and Cygnett Hotels & Resorts have partnered to replace plastic bottles with Boon’s AI-powered water purification and reusable glass bottles. This collaboration supports sustainability by reducing plastic waste, carbon emissions, and promoting eco-friendly practices in hospitality.

Japan Airlines aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 facing challenges alongside rival ANA. Aviation, 2.5% of global emissions, is set to rise with growing travel demand. Both airlines focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which can cut CO2 by 80% though limitations and production challenges remain