Q. Recently, which airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade?
Answer:
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Notes: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the first in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) 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.