Recovering International Recyclables from In-Flight Service
When exposed to certain foods or fluids, recyclables arriving on international flights are required to be quarantined due to potential contaminants. As a result, almost every country worldwide prescribes sterilization, incineration, or other disposal methods for these contaminated recyclables. This report examines issues involved in recovering recyclables from international in-flight service. The findings indicate that supply chains, advanced stakeholder engagement, value chain collaboration, and a globally standardized and adopted approach may be needed to increase and better monetize the recovery of Non-Contaminated Recyclable Materials (NCRM). With a multi-stakeholder approach, airports, airlines, and flight kitchens, along with support partners, can affect the recovery efficiency of NCRM. Through these collaborative efforts, gaps in supply and collection chains can be addressed.
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Authors:
- James, Gregoire
- Chiodo, Joseph
- Publication Date: 2020-4
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Edition: Final Report
- Features: Appendices; References;
- Pagination: 52p
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Serial:
- ACRP Web-Only Document
- Issue Number: 46
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
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Publication flags:
Open Access (libre)
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Airlines; Airport operations; Aviation; Food service; International travel; Recycling; Solid waste disposal; Solid wastes
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Environment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01739395
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: ACRP Project 11-02/Task 28
- Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: May 18 2020 10:02AM