KINGSPORT — The Tri-Cities Airport Authority is working with Eastman to provide more recycling opportunities, according to a recent release. The initiative will introduce plastic waste receptacles throughout the airport, encouraging both travelers and staff to recycle. “At Tri-Cities Airport, we are dedicated to sustainability and are excited to partner with Eastman in this important recycling initiative,” Gene Cossey, president and CEO of Tri-Cities Airport Authority, said in the release.
“By providing convenient recycling options for our passengers, we are promoting responsible practices within our community and contributing to the innovative solutions developed here in our region." Plastic waste collected at the Tri-Cities Airport will be transported to Eastman’s new mixed plastics processing facility in Kingsport. The facility started production and generating revenue in March.
The facility is the largest material-to-material recycling facility in the world, according to previous releases, where plastic waste that would have otherwise gone to the landfill or been incinerated can be recycled. “Eastman is happy to announce another local partnership to help us as we all work to fight the plastic waste crisis,” Brad Lich, Eastman executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said in the release. “This partnership demonstrates our shared vision for a more sustainable future, where plastic waste is seen as a valuable resource that can be transformed int.
