Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), an independent air cargo handler in Hong Kong, China, announced it has achieved its goal of using 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets in its cargo operations.

Starting in 2022, Hactl began using plastic sheets containing 30% to 50% recycled material, progressively moving towards a fully recycled solution.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited staff process and package cargo using recycled plastic sheets, as part of the effort to implement a 100% closed-loop material solution in Hong Kong. *Photo: Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited*

In collaboration with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), the two parties successfully developed 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets, utilizing post-consumer plastic waste generated from Hactl's own operations.

The project's implementation is expected to reduce virgin plastic consumption and motivate other industry businesses to adopt similar sustainable solutions. The long-term objective is to promote an environmentally friendly operational culture as a widespread standard, rather than just an individual choice.

Amy Lam, Hactl's director of sustainability, stated that the company's previous plastic sheets contained 30% to 50% recycled material. "We aim to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and deliver tangible benefits to both the industry and society. Implementing 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets helps achieve this goal", she said.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited is an independent air cargo operator in Hong Kong, providing handling, storage, and logistics services for numerous airlines and international partners.

By Hai My (Source: Logistics Manager)