Passengers on board Malaysia Airlines and Firefly can expect a more sustainable flight experience with 50% of in-flight and ground waste to be recycled and up-cycled by 2025 onwards. Both carriers also aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as part of a newly launched sustainability blueprint by parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG). The MAG Sustainability Blueprint will also promote other green initiatives such as reducing overall carbon dioxide emission by 25 million kg in 2021 and reaching 50% biodegradable materials usage for in-flight operations. MAG group chief executive officer Captain Izham Ismail said the green initiatives will drive the aviation group to be a more responsible, efficient and effective organisation. "Our pledge is to promote socio-economic development and with net zero carbon emissions by 2050," Izham said. The recycling and upcycling of in-flight waste is monumental as experts have warned that airline cabin waste is an environmental crisis in the aviation sector.

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