Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Korean Air contributed 1,000 safety whistles made from upcycled plastic bottle caps to the Seoul Gangseo District Office on August 20. These whistles will be distributed to children and individuals living alone in the community, serving as a self-defense tool during emergencies. The production process saw enthusiastic involvement from Korean Air employees.
The airline gathered used plastic bottle caps, which were then transformed into raw materials. Around 300 employees dedicated their lunch breaks to assembling the sky blue, airplane-shaped whistles at the company’s headquarters. This project reflects Korean Air’s dedication to environmental sustainability.
By tackling the issue of plastic waste—which can take over 500 years to naturally decompose—this initiative also helps combat one of the leading causes of environmental pollution. “It’s amazing what you can do with something that usually gets thrown away,” said a Korean Air employee who participated in the event . “Making these whistles was fun, and knowing they’ll help people in our community makes it even more meaningful.
” Korean Air is deeply involved in upcycling efforts, creatively transforming discarded aviation materials into new products. Past projects have included crafting first aid pouches from worn pilot and cabin crew uniforms and converting old cabin blankets into hot water bottle covers, which are then distributed to local communities..