Airports Going Greener To Better Serve Passengers

The following information was released by the Airports Council International - North America:

In acknowledgment of the 31st anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, Airports Council International-North America celebrated airport operators across the United States and Canada who are going above and beyond regulatory requirements to proactively reduce airport environmental impacts while maintaining their position of powerful economic engines in the local community.

Aviation is the most environmentally effective and efficient way to move people and goods over distances. This Earth Day I am pleased to salute the environmental achievements of ACI-NAs members that are working to improve that record by reducing airports environmental impacts, said ACI-NA President Greg Principato.

I am amazed at the innovations airports have adopted in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling and alternative energy, said Principato. Their forward-looking approach to infrastructure enhancement and environmental management ensure that airports can continue to meet the environmental as well as economic needs of their communities in a sustainable manner, Principato concluded.

For a list of airport environmental achievements and initiatives over the last year, please click here.

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