Treats for correct disposal
Create incentives for waste disposal, such as offering better Wi-Fi next to bins, encouraging passengers to participate in responsible waste management practices.
- TU Delft
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Optimize separation and waste management practices
Test various bins, signage, and locations with users for optimal waste collection and separation, refining waste management practices.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Prioritize waste reduction
Prioritize waste reduction and reuse in contracts with new waste managers, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Atlanta International Airport
Preferred “low environmental impact” vendors
Set up and comply with a preferred purchasing policy to support vendors whose products/services reduce environmental impact.
- City of Phoenix
Visible sign posts at waste separation stations
Modify bin signage to be displayed at eye level for enhanced visibility and waste separation.
- MDPI
Raise awareness for sustainability
Invest in internal communication to raise awareness of sustainability issues, internal policies, and training activities, making people active contributors to sustainability commitments.
- MDPI
Smart Bins
Install smart bins with cameras or sensors to assess and scan waste for improved sorting and collection.
- Dublin Airport
Increase passengers’ awareness
Design opportunities to increase passengers’ awareness of their environmental impact, emphasizing contributions to broader environmental solutions.
- MDPI
Waste Collection for Professionals
Ensure cleaning companies collecting waste have systems to separate recyclables effectively, promoting responsible waste management.
- TULIPS
Waste Art Installation
Commission an art installation made from wood/metal waste from the airport to highlight the importance of waste resources in passenger areas.
- TULIPS
