Airports Going Green Conference

November 13, 2013

Case Study:

Partnerships Revealed:

Tampa International Airport

Early Inspiration

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Reduce our Waste Protect our Environment

True Inspiration

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It’s just good common…

…Sense …Cents

Protect our Environment Save some Money

It’s the right thing to do!

• Office paper

• Automotive waste - Oils, lubricants,

batteries, antifreeze, tires

• Scrap metal

• Landscaping waste and pallets

• Fluorescent lamps

• Electronics, computers, toner cartridges

• Aluminum cans

• Concrete

Early Efforts-Recycling

• TPA was first large commercial

customer

– City’s recycling program was just

going commercial

• City contracts with Waste

Management for handling of

recycled waste

• Co-mingling is the key

City of Tampa - Recycling Partner

Green Government

Gold level Certification from the

Florida Green Building Coalition

Pilot Program – March 2009

Main Terminal Recycling Program

Main Terminal Loading Dock Typical Airside

Recycling Collection Points

Cardboard Recycling

• City provided two compactors

• Concessionaires are primary contributors

• 240 tons per year

• Saves 2,200 cubic yards of landfill space

• Saves over 11,000 gallons of oil

Inspiring New Partnerships

• TPA provides the infrastructure to enable in-flight recycling

• Program currently includes Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines (Air Tran)

• Other air carriers are participating at various levels

In-Flight Recycling

Partnership Awarded

• Recycle Florida Today awarded the

2009 Outstanding Partnership Award

to the City of Tampa and TPA

Results • Annual waste diversion – 1,100 tons

• Annual savings - $80,000

• Start-up costs - $85,000

Main Terminal Recycling Program

Future Opportunities

Timely Program Review • New floor plans and

concessions

• Concessions design criteria

• Alternative Fueled Vehicles

• Reclaimed Water

• Energy Efficient Lighting

• Building Controls

• Low-flow faucets and toilets

• Recycling chiller condensate

• Recycling car wash water

Other Sustainability Opportunities

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What’s Next?

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DELIVERABLES

SUSTAINABILITY

MANAGEMENT

PLAN

SUSTAINABLE

MASTER PLAN

SUSTAINABLE

DESIGN CRITERIA

MANUAL

ENGAGEMENT • FAA Guidance

• Aviation Authority Priorities, Interests, and Needs

• Airport Tenant Ideas

• Community Perspective

Visioning and Setting

Priorities Baselining

Goal Setting and

Performance Metrics

Selecting Initiatives

and Priorities

Developing an Action

Plan

KEY ELEMENTS

We are here.

40%

Complete

TPA Sustainability Master Plan

THANK YOU!