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WASTELESS

Plastic is particularly criticized for as single-use product. It often ends up in the ocean, where it damages the ecosystem and breaks down very slowly. A plastic straw takes centuries to decompose – and in the end remains in the water as microplastic particles.

Infografik zur plastikfreien Kreuzfahrt mit nachhaltigen Alternativen.

We protect the world´s oceans.

On board the Mein Schiff^® fleet we embrace our responsibility to protect the world´s oceans and beaches. We have launched the WASTELESS plastic reduction program to help ensure this.

Hände füllen Honig in Schale aus Spender.

Our objectives:

Avoiding plastics and single-use articles as far as possible
Replacing plastics with materials made from sustainable alternatives wherever possible
Optimal recycling of unavoidable plastics and single-use products

Putting every product to the test

As a first step, we logged all plastic and non-recyclable materials on board. In the second step we originated alternative solutions. In this effort we also examine our supply chains, partners´ and suppliers´ products, and transportation packaging.

Every effective idea is then considered for implementation and our crews are committed to supporting us throughout the process. For instance, the solution of hanging daily newspapers to cabin door handles with a hemp cord instead of in a plastic bag originated from a crew member. So what have we achieved thus far? Fleet-wide, 34 million plastic items and other non-recyclables have already been eliminated annually since the program was launched in 2018.

Our measures

Washable cotton aprons
Numerous examples demonstrate the impact of our WASTELESS initiative. To minimize non-disposable plastics, our chefs´ aprons are now made of reusable cotton, not synthetic materials.
Refillable soap dispensers
Our cruise guests´ cabin bathrooms are equipped with refillable soap dispensers, helping us save a lot of plastic. By the way, our cabin shampoos and shower gels are microplastic-free, naturally.
Bags of sustainability
Plastic laundry bags? Not on a TUI cruise! We did our research and opted for washable, reusable cotton laundry bags.
Twice the protection
When the heavens open, our reusable rain ponchos keep our guests dry and the environment happy.
Sustainably packaged vanity sets
We keep our packaging plastic-free, replacing it with FSC-certified paper.
Responsibly delicious
This Nutella maxi-dispenser is bursting with sweet flavor – and replaces a whole box of individually packed portions.
Better butter
Our onboard butter dispensers help us save ten million single-serving portions every year.