Nick Gabriel

Nick Gabriel has worked as an environmental practitioner for 18 years across a range of disciplines with particular interests in the circular economy and nature. Prior to joining Heathrow to lead on nature and waste strategies he led the environment team at Gatwick Airport and worked on airport expansion plans as a consultant on EIA and environmental strategy. His favorite hobby is playing guitar.

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Heathrow Airport: how to develop a zero waste strategy

Heathrow is committed to reducing operational waste by 2030 against rising passenger numbers. In collaboration with consultancy firm WSP, Heathrow is drafting a new strategy that details interventions to avoid waste and increase reuse and recycling rates, potentially eradicating 3,500 tonnes of waste. The range of interventions is extensive, addressing supply chains, use or management of plastics, organics, glass and residual wastes from airside, landside and aircraft. Each is analyzed to understand potential contributions to waste. Stakeholders informed the identification of interventions, nurturing ownership across the business. The presenters are pleased to share insights into the strategy formulation and proposed interventions.

The audience will learn:

• Interventions that attendees can consider to tackle waste across their own airport estates
• Best practices and lessons learned from colleagues in other airports who have implemented similar interventions
• The process of developing a zero waste strategy: ideation, modeling and stakeholder engagement