Air New Zealand trials edible biscotti coffee cups Posted on 6 December 2019 Tags:Air New Zealnad New Zealand’s national carrier says that it serves more than eight million cups of coffee onboard its flights every year. In an effort to reduce waste its trialing edible coffee cups, made from ‘leak-proof’ vanilla-flavoured biscotti. The cups are made by Kiwi family-owned business Twiice, which says it’s working on chocolate-lined, as well as a gluten-free cups and it is also developing an edible range of crockery. ‘The cups have been a big hit with the customers who have used these, and we’ve also been using the cups as dessert bowls,’ Air New Zealand’s Niki Chave said. According to a statement from the airline, ‘The ‘twiice’ edible cup trial backs up Air New Zealand’s recent switch to plant-based coffee cups on board all aircraft and in lounges.’ Made from paper and corn instead of plastic, the plant-based cups can be broken down in a commercial composter. ‘Switching to plant-based coffee cups is expected to prevent around 15-million cups from going to landfill annually.’ Customers are also encouraged to bring their own reusable cups onboard its airplanes and into its lounges. Image credit: Air New Zealand Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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