Japan Airlines Green Initiative: Free Clothes For Passengers Traveling Without Luggage

Japan Airlines has launched a truly revolutionary initiative called “Any Wear Anywhere” aimed at “reducing carbon emissions and maximizing environmental protection.” Here’s what we’re talking about. The iconic Japanese national airline will provide passengers who join the initiative and therefore travel without luggage “a complete selection of clothing for different styles and seasons, which can be found at the hotel once you reach your destination.” At the end of the stay, clothing should be returned for recycling and reuse, as required by the basic principles of the circular economy.

As stressed by a Japan Airways spokesperson, “The first experimental phase runs until August 2024 and will demonstrate the airline’s commitment not only to its customers, but also to the environment by reducing carbon emissions due to the lower impact of weight carried by aircraft.”

According to preliminary calculations by the Japanese airline, “every 10 kilograms of luggage reduction will cut environmentally harmful emissions by approximately 7.5 kilograms.”

“I love traveling and have visited many countries around the world, but I was always afraid of carrying luggage or doing laundry abroad,” said the creator of this green initiative and Sumitomo director Miho Moriya. This Japanese company provides booking, delivery, and laundry services. “When I travel, the three most important things for me are accommodations, food, and clothing,” he emphasized. According to him, “When we are abroad, hotels and restaurants provide food and accommodation on site, but not clothing. Why do we have to bring clothes from home?”

In 2021, Japan Airlines said it aims to “reduce carbon dioxide emissions to near zero by 2050,” following a similar goal of the Japanese government. According to the plan, the Japanese airline will gradually introduce fuel made from plastic waste and cooking oils. They should reach up to 10% of the composition from now until 2030 and completely replace it starting 2040. The airline also plans to introduce the first commercial aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen around 2035.