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In photos: The future of in-flight meals

These eco-friendly materials make the cut, finds the PriestmanGoode design firm

Published: December 07, 2019 21:56 Last updated: December 07, 2019 22:17 Malavika Kamaraju, Features Editor

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Algae:generic — Algae is abundant and can generate both hard and soft material qualities. The semi-transparency of the material feels fresh and enables the passenger to see the food contained within. Image Credit: Pexels

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Wafer ice cream — Wafers are a great alternative to a traditional plastic lid. It is edible and if not eaten, it will biodegrade along Image Credit: Pixabay

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Rice Husk — Risk Husk. The removable liners made from algae allow hot and cold beverages to be drunk without cross-contamination. The cups can be washed and reused and the liners will biodegrade. Image Credit: Pexels

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Bamboo can be used to make a lid for hot meals. The meal tray’s lid is made from bamboo, a renewable resource, ovensafe and compostable. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Coconut wood to make Spork. Usually burned as a waste byproduct of coconut farming. By selling the palm wood instead of burning it, it provides a valuable source of extra income to these farmers and also supports local artisans. It is naturally very hard, has a smooth finish, is less absorbent and user-friendly. Image Credit: Supplied

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Coffee grounds as a tray. Made from a durable blend of coffee grounds and lignin (plantderived binder) the meal tray itself is a rotable part, meaning that it can be continually reused. When its life span is done, it can be commercially composted. Image Credit: Pexels

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Food service on flight — What the future of plane service could look like Image Credit: PriestmanGoode.

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Water bottle — Would you drink from a bottle made of rice husk and wheat bran? Image Credit: Supplied

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