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Airport sustainability efforts

Long Beach

Summary

The airport is renewing its carbon accreditation, cutting parking-lot energy use by 30% with motion-sensing lighting, and diverted 21 tons of food waste from landfills last year. Stormwater sampling was delayed by lab closures over the holidays.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The parking lot lighting upgrade is expected to pay for itself in about three years through 30% energy savings.

✅Who benefits

Travelers and residents benefit from lower energy use, cleaner air, and less landfill waste.

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