365Telugu.com online news,Indore, December 23rd, 2024: In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, IndiGoReach, the CSR initiative of IndiGo, has collaborated with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and AAS Foundation, Indore, to launch the Zero Waste Airport Project. This ambitious initiative employs the 4R strategy Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover to minimize environmental impact and establish new benchmarks for waste management in the aviation industry.
The highlight of the project, the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), was inaugurated by Shri Rammohan Naidu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, along with prominent dignitaries including Shri Shankar Lalwani, MP Indore, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister of MP Urban Development, and Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav, Mayor of Indore. The inauguration event featured an insightful tour of the facility, showcasing innovative waste segregation and recycling practices.
Key Features of the Zero Waste Airport Project:
- On-Site Waste Processing: Indore Airport now processes its daily waste of 750 kg on-site, significantly reducing landfill dependency.
- Advanced Wet Waste Unit: Organic waste is transformed into nutrient-rich compost, which will be used to enrich airport landscaping.
- Material Recovery Facility (MRF): Dry waste is meticulously segregated into 10 categories for recycling.
- Self-Sustaining Model: Revenue generated from compost and recycled materials will cover operational costs, including worker salaries, from the third year onward.
- Awareness Campaigns: Public outreach initiatives encourage passengers and staff to adopt responsible waste disposal practices.
This collaboration between InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo) and the Airports Authority of India exemplifies the power of public-private partnerships to deliver sustainable benefits to communities. Indore Airport’s transition from traditional waste disposal to sustainable practices sets an inspiring precedent for airports nationwide. https://www.goindigo.in/