JH Airport commits to waste reduction
The Jackson Hole Airport Board is taking steps to reduce waste from on-site operations by 60% by 2030.
Over 800,000 people pass through the Jackson Hole Airport each year and the board believes it’s in position to set the tone for environmental stewardship. “Education and outreach, along with best waste management practices, will ensure our guests recognize this region and its ecosystem as one that needs to be protected and respected,” said JH Airport Board Member Mary Gibson Scott.
The Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling “Road to Zero Waste” program provides business with strategies and support to reduce on-site waste.
“Jackson Hole Airport is committed to leading by example when it comes to sustainability and mitigating environmental impacts,” said JH Airport Board President Rick Braun. “Our location inside Grand Teton National Park comes with a responsibility, one that we take very seriously. Continually working to reduce our footprint is a big part of our mission and reflects our shared community values.”
JH Airport plans to begin its “road” by reducing and diverting waste. Waste avoidance is the number one preferred strategy for waste management. The airport will work with tenants, airlines, vendors, waste and recycling contractors, and composting programs to establish a long-term waste reduction plan.
