In a smart move by Emirates airline it is repurposing more than 50,000 kilograms of materials from 191 aircraft undergoing a cabin refresh.
Emirates will give new life to the materials and is personally producing thousands of handmade children’s backpacks and schoolbags.
These will be donated to community schools and organisations supporting early education across Africa and Asia this year, as part of its environmental strategy.
The materials were identified as ideal for upcycling due to their durability and non-flammable nature, and a decision was made to make high quality backpacks for children in need.
A dedicated team of tailors creatively designed a range of backpacks, worki
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