Thiruvananthapuram international airport achieves zero waste to landfill accolade
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Thiruvananthapuram international airport achieves zero waste to landfill accolade

Thiruvananthapuram international airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve the zero waste to landfill (ZWL) accolade. This recognition, awarded by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII-ITC) Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, highlights the air...

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Thiruvananthapuram international airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve the zero waste to landfill (ZWL) accolade. This recognition, awarded by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII-ITC) Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, highlights the airport’s exceptional waste management practices and commitment to sustainability. The ZWL assessment confirmed that the airport has successfully implemented best-in-class waste management strategies, achieving an impressive 99.50 per cent diversion of waste from landfills. The airport managed to completely divert 100 per cent of its plastic waste and 100 per cent of its municipal solid waste (MSW), which includes both wet and dry waste, from landfills. Major sources of waste include paper, cutlery, food, and road waste all of which contribute to municipal solid waste.

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