Initiatives
Step into the world of the Zero Waste Airport database!
Explore a curated collection of initiatives tackling plastic, residual, food, and paper waste from top airports like Schiphol Amsterdam, Avinor Oslo, and Hermes Larnaca, alongside contributions from airports worldwide, meticulously gathered by EME. Join us in expanding this vibrant community by sharing your own initiatives and links. Stay tuned as we evolve, aiming to provide detailed action plans, anticipated environmental impacts, and cost-saving insights for each initiative (beyond the scope of TULIPS).
Elephant Grass Furniture
Introduce outdoor furniture crafted from elephant grass, supporting sustainable and innovative design.
- Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
- Food
- Improve Recycling
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
- Operations
- Improve Recycling
PET dunk
Make PET disposal fun by encouraging passengers to dispose of it like a basketball, introducing an engaging and interactive element to waste disposal.
- TU Delft
- Plastic
- Improve Recycling
Encourage passengers to handle their waste responsibly
Nudge passengers to dispose correctly by utilizing messaging, such as "70% of passengers dispose of their PET here," to encourage responsible waste management behaviours.
- TU Delft
- Plastic
- Improve Recycling
Gamify waste disposal
Install bins that light up with colours (green and red) or say thank you when disposed of correctly, providing positive reinforcement for proper waste disposal.
- TU Delft
- Plastic
- Improve Recycling
Lids on request only
Adopt a policy where customers need to specifically request lids, promoting a more eco-conscious approach and reducing unnecessary waste.
- TU Delft
- Plastic
- Prevent
