Which airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade?
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the first in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade from the Confederation of Indian Industry. The airport diverted 99.50% of waste from landfills, including 100% of plastic and municipal solid waste. This success was achieved through a robust value chain and the 5R principles: Reduce, Reuse, Reprocess, Recycle, and Recover, demonstrating exceptional waste management practices.