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approximately 5,200 arm-
rests for various airlines,
utilising around 2,000
square feet of polyethyl-
ene foam, which resulted
in nearly 2,600 kg of CO2
emissions annually. By
transitioning to a biodegrad-
able material derived from
corn waste, an eco-friendly,
non-food resource, Soisa
will significantly reduce its
carbon footprint.
The corn-based material
may also offer significant
potential cost benefits, en-
abling Soisa to produce spe-
cialised moulds for each part
number and thermoform
the corn, streamlining their
manufacturing processes.
This advancement promises
further cost savings and
efficiency improvements,
benefiting both customers
and the environment.
Jacobo Mesta, Sales and
Growth Strategy at Soisa,
says: “As the aerospace
industry intensifies its focus
on sustainability practices,
airlines worldwide are
increasingly striving to
minimise their environmen-
tal footprint. Soisa is at the
forefront of this movement,
pioneering engineering in
Soisa Aircraft side the box and exploring
aerospace by thinking out-
alternatives which promote a
sustainable future.
Interiors launches only highlights our commit-
“This innovative design not
ment to environmental re-
organic armrest sponsibility but also ensures
that our products retain their
aesthetic appeal, comfort,
and high quality.”
The organic armrest, soon
to undergo testing and
oisa Aircraft represents a significant mile- gramme, which creatively certification, marks SOISA’s
Interiors recently stone in Soisa’s dedication repurposed materials that initial venture into exploring
launched its revolu- to sustainability and innova- were otherwise destined for biodegradable materials,
Stionary new organic tion within the aerospace the landfill into functional poised to integrate sustain-
armrest keeping sustainabil- industry. items like wallets, bags and ability across their entire
ity at the focus of its opera- This initiative builds on the pouches for the local com- product line and align with
tions. The armrest is made of success of Soisa’s “From munity. the global Net Zero 2050
a base of corn particles and Waste to Wonder” pro- In 2023, Soisa produced initiative.

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