Peak climate disorder syndrome? No need to pack – Japan Airlines launches “rental clothing” for passengers at destinations “to reduce luggage weight and reduce carbon emissions”

From Climate Warehouse

Mark Morano

Bloomberg News: Holiday air travel just got easier with a manual – November 21, 2024

Excerpt: You can finally fly (almost) without clothes

The severe impact of flying on the environment has placed heavy pressure on Miho Moritani. “I love traveling, but I feel guilty about taking flights that produce carbon dioxide,” said the 40-year-old Japanese accountant. So when her employer, Japanese trading company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., held its annual startup competition in 2019, she came up with an idea that could make a small impact: a clothing rental service for travelers. Instead of passengers lugging luggage – whose weight adds to a plane's carbon footprint – they can borrow clothes on the ground.

The idea evolved into “Any Wear, Anywhere” as part of a joint venture between Sumitomo Corporation and Japan Airlines. to their hotel. More geared toward pragmatists than fashionistas, the online service rents out outfits — which might include three pairs of pants, three tops and a few jackets — all second-hand or sourced from overstock to keep the Environmentally friendly atmosphere. It comes in seven size options for adults and nine for kids, with sweaters and jeans for winter and shorts and T-shirts for summer.

The service is currently only available in Japan, which is in the midst of a tourism boom. But traveling completely without suitcases remains just an aspiration: shoes, underwear, pajamas and toiletries are not yet part of it. Moriya, who quit her accounting job to help run Any Wear, Anywhere as a project leader, said it feels good to go green, but traveling without luggage is even better. “My ultimate dream,” she said, “is to enable people to travel anywhere in the world hands-free.” ——Supriya Singh

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Japan Airlines will rent you clothes (a bizarre sustainability initiative) — one mile at a time

Excerpt from Ben Schlappig:

Japan Airlines launches new clothing sharing service

Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation have collaborated to launch a trial of a clothing sharing service called “Any Wear, Anywhere.” The idea is that foreign tourists and business travelers arriving in Japan on JAL will be able to rent clothes for their trip, meaning they will only need to bring underwear and socks.

This is how JAL describes the concept behind the service:

With more people flying again in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent emphasis on sustainability, there is a growing movement around the world promoting sustainable tourism. Travelers are increasingly looking to make more sustainable choices in travel destinations, accommodation, transportation and more, but they still lack adequate choices. For example, most travelers now prefer to eat at restaurants and stay in hotels at their destination, but they usually bring their own clothes from home.

Therefore, the concept of the service is to create environmental value by providing a travel experience with minimal luggage by providing clothing rental services at the destination. By expanding access to the service, we aim to create an environment where travelers can use local options for every aspect of their daily necessities, transforming travel and business travel into a more sustainable experience. In providing the service, Sumitomo Corporation will be responsible for the development of the reservation system as well as the procurement, laundering and delivery of clothing. All clothing items available for rent will be sourced from surplus and second-hand clothing, promoting the concept of a circular economy. JAL will monitor changes in the weight of passengers' checked baggage and verify the carbon dioxide emission reduction effect of reducing aircraft weight using this service.

• You can book clothes online before traveling and choose the outfit that best suits your travel season and purpose
• You'll need to enter your Japan Airlines booking reference number, pick-up and return dates, and destination information where you plan to pick up and return the clothing set; you'll need to pay in advance and reserve the clothing at least one month before travel
• You will then fly to Japan on Japan Airlines with less luggage and can pick up and return your clothing set at your hotel; the return date for the clothing must be within two weeks
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• Here's how it works:
  • You can book clothes online before traveling, choosing the outfit that best suits the season and purpose of your trip. You will need to enter your Japan Airlines booking reference number, pick-up and return dates, and information about the destination where you plan to pick up your outfit. ; You need to pay in advance and reserve the clothes at least one month before traveling, then fly to Japan with Japan Airlines with less luggage, and can pick up and return your clothes set at the hotel; the return date of the clothes must be within two weeks

  

  How JAL’s Shared Clothing Service Works From the selection point of view, there are a variety of categories, including choosing casual or business casual, choosing summer, winter, or spring/autumn, and choosing the tops and bottoms you want. Each collection is priced from 5,000 yen to 7,000 yen (approximately $35 to $50), including shipping.Japan Airlines shares clothing selectionsJapan Airlines shares clothing selectionsBen Schlappig comments: Is this clothing-sharing concept smart or stupid?While it’s great that sustainability is a more important issue in today’s aviation industry, to me personally it seems like an initiative not worth the squeeze, so to speak. You must request these costumes at least a month in advance and can only rent them for two weeks. Additionally, while you can choose an outfit ahead of time, it's anyone's guess whether they will ultimately fit or how they will actually look on you. Never mind the potential risk of irregular maneuvers leaving you stranded at another airport without a change of clothes. But let’s be honest, how much do these costume sets actually weigh? The largest set has nine pieces, so maybe it weighs 10 pounds? Assume that 5% of passengers on Japan Airlines' Boeing 787-8s use this service (this number seems too high, but let's assume it). This means nine passengers are using the service, a weight saving of 90 pounds for an aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of over 500,000 pounds. What kind of fuel savings are we talking about here – liters of gasoline? That's not even taking into account the concept of having to wear clothing styles that you wouldn't necessarily want to wear at home. Heck, next time I go to Japan, maybe I’ll take the JAL pajamas off the plane and wear them the entire trip.bottom lineJapan Airlines is trying out a new concept where you can rent clothes for Japan in advance. You can choose according to the number of pieces you want and the clothes will be delivered to your hotel. This is an environmental initiative so that you can travel light and reduce the amount of luggage you carry (and thus slightly reduce your aircraft fuel consumption).

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Japan Airlines will rent clothes in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and “promote sustainable tourism” – EcoWatch

excerpt:

One of the most stressful things about traveling is having to pack. But what if all you have to do is book a flight and the packing part (selecting, sorting, folding and putting your clothes in your suitcase) comes with your ticket?

Japan Airlines (JAL) takes the term “travel light” to the next level with the launch of its new clothing rental service “Any Wear, Anywhere.” According to Travel + Leisure, the service offers international travelers a variety of clothing rental options, starting at just over $27 for two bottoms and three tops.

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Wefabrik offers several seasonal outfits for rent in sizes ranging from casual to smart casual or a combination of both. Travelers can rent up to eight outfits for a two-week period. The service aims to reduce luggage weight, reduce carbon emissions, and save travelers the hassle and time of packing and washing clothes. It also allows them to try new styles without having to buy them.

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“Travellers increasingly want to make more sustainable choices in travel destinations, accommodation, transportation, etc., but they still lack enough choices. For example, most travelers now like to eat at restaurants and stay in hotels in their destinations, but They usually bring their own clothes from home,” the release reads.

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