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Finnish airports achieve net zero carbon balance for emissions they control
The Lapland Airports Group, operated by Finavia, has made significant strides in sustainability, particularly in carbon emissions reduction and management.
A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Under the new law, single-use cutlery such as forks, spoons, straws and plates cannot be sold or distributed for both dine-in and takeaway customers. However, plastic food containers and cups can still be given out for takeaways.
Biden team sets out path for ethanol aviation fuel subsidies
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday released guidance on its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program that allows corn-based ethanol to qualify for the program if it is sourced from farms using climate-friendly growing techniques.
New sustainability-focused airline lands first plane at YVR airport
A German leisure airline says it is focusing on sustainability, and the first of its newest eco-friendly planes has officially landed at Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR). Condor Airlines' new Airbus A330neo aircraft reduces the company's fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent
COMMITTED TO NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2050
The major U.S. airlines have committed to working across the aviation industry and with government leaders in a positive partnership to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Wizz Air Responds To UK Government’s January 2025 SAF Mandate
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air, which won the 2023 Centre for Aviation award for most sustainable airline globally, has been quick to express its excitement at the announcement of the new SAF mandates
Congonhas Airport: Aena aims to benefit airlines that operate more efficient aircraft
Aena will benefit airlines operating at the Congonhas Airport with more environmentally friendly aircraft. This unprecedented program will be in effect from April to October 2024.
Dubai Airports achieves sustainability milestone
Dubai Airports’ waste management initiative outlined an innovative food waste treatment plan to capture and compost more than 2,000 tonnes of food waste annually from food and beverage outlets, lounges, and hotels across DXB terminals and concourses.
JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI JUHU INTRODUCES ARC - A VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY.
Innovative water recycling for surfaces. 100% hotel waste management system that produces organic manure. Optimization of HVAC across the hotel to consume minimum power and yield the highest financial efficiency. 45% of the total power consumption is fuelled by Wind energy and solar power