Waste
Electricity
Heat
Fertiliser
Carbon Offset
Eliminating waste pickup traffic for landside organic waste
Airports generate significant volumes of landside organic waste from terminals, lounges, retail concessions, and catering operations. A Flexibuster deployed onsite converts this waste into renewable energy and biofertiliser, eliminating daily waste haulage movements and reducing congestion in already high-traffic operational zones. Fewer truck movements improve air quality, reduce Scope 3 emissions, and enhance overall airport efficiency.
By processing food and organic waste at source, airports gain control over biosecurity, waste traceability, and carbon accounting. Energy produced can offset terminal heat and power demand, while the digestate supports landscaping and green estate management. This contributes directly to ESG targets and sustainability reporting requirements increasingly demanded by regulators and airlines.
Beyond cost savings, the installation becomes a visible sustainability asset. Positioned as part of the airport’s Net Zero roadmap, the Flexibuster enhances brand value, supports green airport accreditation schemes, and strengthens the airport’s position as a future-ready transport hub.
Organic waste treated on site | 4,800 t/yr |
Organic waste treated on site | 780 MWh/yr |
Fossil heat displaced (Scope 1) | 950 MWh/yr |
Digestate produced | 3,600 t/yr |
Estimated GHG reductions | 1,550 tCO₂e/yr |
Indicative credit potential | up to ~1,550 VERs/yr |
Scope attribution: Scope 1 and 2 dominate; Scope 3 from reduced waste transport within airport operations
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