SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The Zero Waste Valet pilot program at the Denver International Airport has resulted in diversion of approximately 69.2 tons of material from landfill during the first six months of its operation. The program was initially launched in June this year.

The program, managed by Scraps, is the first of its kind at the airport. It is funded by a grant provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The pilot program initially started with three concessions on Concourse B- the busiest concourse at the airport. Over the past six months, it has witnessed significant expansion, with 19 concessions participating currently.

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Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport noted that he is extremely pleased with the results Zero Waste Valet has achieved in the first six months. In crucial areas like concessions, the program has made sure that trash is appropriately controlled. Additionally, it has achieved notable progress in lowering carbon emissions and landfill garbage. Several obstacles to waste diversion in one of the busiest airports in the world have been overcome thanks to the program's creative new protocols.

By the second quarter of the following year, all concessions in Concourse B should be included in the program. The trial program will eventually be expanded to encompass two more concourses.