March 2024
Green trends in the world of luggage and transportation
Faced with the climate crisis and environmental urgency, the travel industry is increasingly committed to sustainable practices, including in the area of luggage and its transport.
Frederic meyer
Here's a quick roundup of the green trends that are redefining the way we design, use and transport our suitcases.
Luggage made from recycled and sustainable materials
Many innovative brands are adopting eco-friendly materials to manufacture their luggage:
Rigid luggage shells are often made from recycled plastics.
Some soft luggage uses biodegradable fibers or is made from recycled PET bottles.
Recyclable aluminum is often used for high-end luggage, to combine lightness and durability.
Ethical manufacturing
Luggage manufacturing is increasingly aligned with ethical and responsible practices, and more and more companies are taking care to respect workers' rights throughout their production chain (CSR).
Today, consumers can also identify the origin of materials and manufacturing practices thanks to eco-responsible labels.
Lighter luggage for a reduced carbon footprint
Every kilo counts in aviation: lighter luggage helps reduce fuel consumption. Manufacturers are therefore designing lighter suitcases without compromising strength, using materials such as reinforced polycarbonate and/or advanced composite fibers.
Collaborative transport services
New collaborative transport platforms (Cocolis, Pickme, etc.) are emerging as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional luggage transport.
Others allow travelers to share excess space in their luggage to transport items for others, so that deliveries are grouped together to reduce the number of journeys.
Carbon offsetting for baggage transport
Some transport services, such as BluBag, now include carbon offsetting options, enabling passengers to neutralize the environmental impact of their luggage, which can take the form of investments in reforestation projects or support for renewable energy initiatives.
Innovations to watch out for in this field
Connected luggage combining technology and sustainability, with the use of renewable energies (e.g. solar panels to power batteries).
Research to create suitcases that are totally biodegradable once they reach the end of their useful life.
Robots and electric drones deliver luggage cleanly.
The production of customized luggage using eco-responsible materials.
Recycling end-of-life luggage to make new ones or create other useful objects.
Durable, eco-responsible protection as an alternative to disposable plastic film.
Energy tracking systems incorporating sensors to measure the carbon impact of baggage journeys.
Sustainability is therefore becoming a central element in the luggage and transport industry.
By adopting eco-responsible practices, brands and transport platforms like BluBag are demonstrating that it is possible to reduce environmental impact while meeting travelers' needs.
All these innovations bring us closer to a future where travel is synonymous with respect for the planet.
What environmentally friendly solutions would you like to see developed in the luggage sector? Share your ideas in the comments !