Wheels Up: A look at how US airports manage waste and recycling
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Credit: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Millions of passengers flood US airports each year, leaving behind waste, recycling and compostable items in bins scattered throughout airport facilities. And while a large number of airports across the nation have programs in place to handle these materials, they vary greatly depending on tenant...
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