As "green airports" and "sustainable terminals" become core trends in the global civil aviation industry, airports are not only pursuing aesthetics and comfort in their hardware construction but also paying more attention to environmental protection and carbon emission control. Under this trend, the procurement methods for airport waiting chairs are quietly changing.

For management teams planning terminals, renovating waiting areas, or upgrading VIP lounges, truly implementing green airport concepts in the procurement of airport waiting chairs is key to achieving "dual carbon goals" and enhancing airport brand value.

1. Source Reduction: Choose "Long Life Cycle" Designs.

The highest level of green environmental protection is "preventing waste generation." Procuring durable products is itself the most effective way to protect the environment.

• Focus on Durability: Prioritize the procurement of airport waiting chairs with high-strength metal frames and impact-resistant seat bases. This means a longer replacement cycle, reducing waste and carbon emissions generated from frequent maintenance and replacement at the source.

• Modular Design: Choose airport waiting chairs that support modular design. When individual components (such as the seat cushion or armrests) are damaged or obsolete, only the individual module needs to be replaced, rather than the entire seat. This significantly extends the overall lifespan of the product, perfectly embodying the "circular economy" concept and significantly reducing the long-term maintenance costs of airport chairs.

2. Material Selection: Embracing Renewable and Environmentally Friendly Materials.

The environmental attributes of materials are a core evaluation dimension for green procurement.

• Prioritize the use of recycled materials: Explicitly require suppliers to provide airport waiting chairs made from recyclable materials. For example, the chair frame structure uses recycled aluminum, and the seat fabric uses RPET polyester fiber recycled from waste plastic bottles. This directly contributes to resource recycling.

• Choose environmentally friendly new materials: Actively explore the use of environmentally friendly seat materials, such as wood certified through sustainable forest management, and low-VOC (volatile organic compound) emission paints and adhesives, ensuring indoor air quality and environmental safety.

• Supply Chain Review: Inquire about suppliers' green supply chain certifications (such as ISO 14001 environmental management system) to ensure their production processes also meet environmental standards, achieving full-chain green management from source to finished product.

3. Production Processes and Supply Chain: Assess the underlying environmental footprint.

The environmental friendliness of a product extends throughout its manufacturing and transportation processes.

• Low Energy and Low Emission Processes: In tender documents, the use of low-energy spraying processes and environmentally friendly surface treatment technologies can be considered as a bonus. This encourages manufacturers to invest in cleaner production technologies.

• Local Sourcing: When possible, prioritize local seat manufacturers. Shortening transportation distances effectively reduces carbon emissions from long-distance logistics and also supports regional economies.

• Simplified Packaging: Require suppliers to use recyclable or biodegradable packaging materials, avoiding excessive packaging and reducing solid waste through attention to detail.

4. Maintenance and Disposal: Plan for the product's "entire life cycle."

Green sourcing must extend beyond the moment of purchase to the entire product lifecycle and even its end-of-life.

• Easy Maintenance and Upgrades: Choose seat structures that are easy to disassemble and maintain. Designs that facilitate daily cleaning and parts replacement keep seats in optimal condition and delay obsolescence. Designs that allow for easy fabric replacement also allow for future airport image upgrades through cosmetic updates, avoiding complete obsolescence.

• Clear End-of-Life Recycling Plan: Consult with suppliers about end-of-life recycling plans during the procurement process. Excellent suppliers should provide a clear process guiding the sorting and disassembly of end-of-life seats and the resource recycling of metals, plastics, and other materials, ensuring a "good end" for all.

• Explore Leasing or Circular Business Models: For forward-thinking airports, it's even possible to discuss sustainable procurement solutions for airport waiting chairs with suppliers, such as a "product-as-a-service" leasing model, where the supplier is responsible for final recycling and remanufacturing, maximizing resource closure.

Practicing a green airport concept when procuring airport waiting chairs is far more than simply choosing a "green product." It's a systematic project encompassing long-life design, environmentally friendly materials, clean production, and circular recycling.

At OSJ, we firmly believe that superior quality and a sustainable future go hand in hand. We are committed to infusing green principles into the design, material selection, and production processes of every product, providing you not only with airport waiting chairs that meet stringent standards, but also with a sustainable procurement solution that can withstand the test of time and the environment. Let us join hands to translate your green airport vision into every responsible procurement decision, and together pave a solid green runway for the sustainable development of the industry and the planet.