Have you just drunk from the plastic beverage bottle on board Easyjet and a flight attendant wears it as a uniform on the next flight? Exactly that could - at least in theory - be possible with the orange low-cost airline. He uses recycled plastic bottles as the raw material for new uniforms.

The carrier announced on Monday that the new uniforms for pilots and flight attendants will be made from around 45 PET bottles. The new uniforms are made by Tailored Image, based in Northern Ireland, and made from unique high-tech material. The new uniform will be launched this month. The roll-out across the entire airline is intended to prevent around half a million plastic bottles from ending up in the plastic waste every year. According to Easyjet, the new items of clothing - in direct comparison with polyester - should have a 75 percent better carbon dioxide footprint.

The new fabric, which is adapted to the airline's current style, was tested for its suitability in cabin and flight deck environments for the first time last year. Compared to the non-recycled alternative, it is more abrasion-resistant. It offers even more elasticity, a four-way stretch, improves fit and freedom of movement for more comfort and durability. This development can make it durable for the wearer, which in the long run reduces the need for more uniform articles.

“Climate change is an issue for all of us, and at easyJet we are reviewing all areas of our operations to see where we can reduce carbon emissions and waste. We are very excited to introduce this new pilot and cabin crew uniform made from recycled plastic bottles and to introduce it to our pilots and cabin crew colleagues. We know that sustainability is an important issue for you and also for our customers. A priority for us is to keep working on reducing our carbon footprint in the short term, coupled with long term work in support of the development of new technologies, including zero-emission aircraft, that seek to radically reduce the carbon footprint of aviation. We continue to work with innovative technology partners Wright Electric and Airbus, each of whom have put their ambitious zero-emission aircraft schedules into commercial service, ”said Tina Milton, Easyjet's director of cabin services.