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!