Original Air Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 1:00pm ET

While they focus on similar waste reduction priorities as other large facilities, airports must contend with a unique set of challenges. Implementing diversion programs requires navigating a complex range of stakeholders, security considerations, operational constraints and layers of authority, all while maintaining an aesthetic standard as the gateway ambassador to the city and region they serve.

This webinar featured three presentations exploring various aspects of planning and managing airport waste reduction programs. In addition to a brief overview of how airport diversion activities are typically organized, our speakers shared best practices and case study examples on topics including using waste data to manage costs and optimize recovery efforts, front and back of house food waste diversion, working with concessionaires and other current trends.

Moderated By:

Alec Cooley, Senior Advisor @ Busch Systems

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Speaker Panel

MEREDITH DANBERG-FICARELLI

Co-Founder + COO @ WATS

MORGAN TURNER

Owner, Principal @ Airport Zero Waste Consulting

WILLIAM CALABRESE

Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability @ LaGuardia Gateway Partners

ALEC COOLEY, MODERATOR

Senior Advisor @ Busch Systems

Downloads and Resources

CLICK HERE to view/download a PDF version of the presentation slides from all presenters used in the live webinar.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Airport Zero Waste Consulting.
CLICK HERE to learn more about airport waste management and recycling practices.
CLICK HERE to learn more about airport waste reduction case studies.

CLICK HERE to learn more about WATS.

CLICK HERE to learn more about port authority of New York and New Jersey’s net zero roadmap for LaGuardia.
CLICK HERE to learn more about LaGuardia Gateway Partners’ sustainability goals & initiatives.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2025 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) webinar presentation on designing waste bin signage.

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