Greentech Lead Middle East: Abu Dhabi Airports Company
(ADAC), an operator of Abu Dhabi’s five airports, has recycled 23.6 percent of
waste generated at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the company’s
headquarter in 2011.
The company roughly recycled 244,432 kg of waste from a
total of 1,035,727 kg. The type of materials that were recycled included
wood, cardboard, plastic and paper, with cardboard amounting to the highest
figure after general waste. An average of 85,600 kg of cardboard was recycled
each month, followed by paper with an average of 43,446 kg and timber at 36,760
kg.
The company’s waste management
strategy was accompanied by a company-wide recycling awareness campaign, aimed
at inspiring and motivating all staff members to play their part in recycling
waste material.
During 2011 ADAC took on the complete refurbishment
project of the busy Terminal 1, and the company is looking to continue to drive
this initiative forward over the coming year.
According to a report in Abudhabi city guide, engine and
cooking oil, metal, and paper material were the most wasted materials in the
airport. The different materials have either been reused within the company or
transferred to other organizations. The company has partnered with Masdar to
recycle wood waste for reuse in landscaping.
The company is currently working in conjunction with
Environment Agency and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group to continuously improve
its sustainability performance.
Recently, Abu Dhabi International Airport became the
first Carbon Accredited Airport in the Asia Pacific region under the Airport
Council International (ACI)’s Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme.