# Lufthansa Cargo Air: Reimagining Air Freight Sustainability

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/lufthansa-cargo-air-reimagining-air-freight-sustainability/
- Published: 2011-11-22T19:33:29-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Lufthansa Cargo’s Global Green Innovation Contest

### Unleashing Worldwide Creativity for Sustainable Air Freight

Lufthansa Cargo launches an exciting global contest, inviting innovators from every
corner of the world to reimagine air freight [sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/united-airlines-achieves-top-honor-as-eco-aviation-airline-of-the-year-gold-winner/).
This initiative aims to reduce the company’s environmental footprint while enhancing
its services through creative “Green Solutions” and “Add-On Services.”

 

## Contest Details and Prizes

### Open Call for Ideas

The contest welcomes participants regardless of their location, encouraging a diverse
range of perspectives and solutions. Consequently, this inclusive approach fosters
global collaboration in tackling environmental challenges in the air cargo industry.

### Rewarding Innovation

Lufthansa Cargo offers enticing prizes to motivate participation:

 1. Three winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to [Frankfurt](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/haiku-fan-excellence-recognized-by-popular-science-interior-design-buildinggreen/),
    Germany.
 2. Winners present their ideas directly to Lufthansa Cargo’s engineers and management.
 3. Flight training with a Lufthansa Cargo Flight Captain awaits the winners.
 4. Up to 25,000 Miles and More Miles are awarded to each winner.
 5. A Most Valuable Participant receives 25,000 Miles and More Miles based on activity,
    contribution quality, and community support.

## Innovative Proposals Showcase

### Rate My Cargo: Promoting Eco-Friendly Packaging

‘FrequentFlyer74’ from Israel proposes a system encouraging the use of environmentally-
safe packaging materials. This idea, therefore, addresses the critical issue of 
waste reduction in air freight.

### Eco-Hub: Self-Sustaining Air Base

‘Neduet’ from Pakistan suggests transforming Lufthansa Cargo’s air base into an 
energy self-sustaining workplace. The proposal incorporates solar-driven PV cells
and piezoelectric materials, thus reducing the company’s reliance on conventional
energy sources.

## Submission Process and Timeline

### Deadline and Platform

Lufthansa Cargo accepts proposals through December 19, 2011. Ideas are posted online,
allowing for open review and commentary from a global audience.

### Scope of Proposals

Submissions can address any aspect of the Lufthansa Air Cargo Supply Chain, including:

 1. Sales
 2. Handling
 3. Transport
 4. Customer Service

Proposals must fall within the categories of Green Solutions or Add-On Services.

## Benefits for Participants

### Global Exposure and Feedback

Candidates receive valuable feedback from a worldwide audience. This exposure, therefore,
provides an opportunity for idea refinement and networking within the industry.

### Potential for Real-World Implementation

Winners discuss their ideas’ implementation with Lufthansa Cargo’s team. Consequently,
this offers a unique chance to see innovative concepts potentially become reality
in a major air freight operation.

## Conclusion: A Step Towards Sustainable Air Freight

Lufthansa Cargo’s contest represents a significant move towards environmentally 
conscious air freight operations. By harnessing global creativity, the company not
only seeks to reduce its ecological impact but also aims to improve its services.
This initiative, therefore, sets a precedent for collaborative innovation in the
aviation industry, potentially leading to widespread adoption of sustainable practices
in air cargo operations worldwide.

For more information and to submit ideas, interested parties can visit [http://innovation.lufthansa-cargo.com](http://innovation.lufthansa-cargo.com).
This contest, consequently, offers a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute
to the future of sustainable air freight and potentially see their ideas take flight
with one of the world’s leading cargo airlines.

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