b'WASTE MANAGEMENT 8Highlighted InitiativesMaximizing Waste Diversion and Minimizing CostsTo increase its diversion rate and reduce the cost of waste management at the Airport,BTV has implemented several measures:Instituted an office paper recycling program through which office paper is shredded and downcycled into toilet paper and paper towels that are then returned to the Airport for its use. Co-locates trash and recycling bins in the terminal to encourage passengers to sort their waste properly.Includes picture-based signage on all co-located trash and recycling bins that clearly depict what can and cannot be recycled. This signage is placed on top of the bins at the point of disposal. PHOTO CREDIT: VHBInstalled water bottle filling stations post-security to encourage passengers and employees at the Airport to bring and use reusable alternatives to disposable bottles. Requires its waste contractor to regularly work with the Airport and the Airports tenants on ways to reduce waste and increase the use of products that can be recycled, as well as to provide training on proper waste management practices.Housing Removal ProjectIn 2015, BTV was named an honorable mention recipient by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) at the Airports Going Green Conference for its AAAEHouse Removal, Material Recycling, and SiteA key objective of this project was material Restoration Project. Supplied with grantrecycling, including asphalt shingles, roof funding from the Federal Aviationplywood sheathing, roof trusses, and Administrations Airport Improvementconcrete masonry. By project completion, Program, BTV acquired and removed homesmore than 42 percent of materialswithin the Airports 65-decibel noise contour.were recycled!'