Those who work in the sustainability departments of airports frequently talk about their vision for sustainable airports. It starts with passengers taking public transportation to the terminals and using paperless check-in processes, before enjoying a cup of sustainably-sourced coffee, served in a compostable cup, stirred with a bamboo stirrer. Then, the passenger enjoys a pre-flight snack of locally-grown vegetables, in a comfortable waiting area, lit with lots of natural light from energy-efficient windows and heated with an HVAC system powered by renewable energy. With every passing year, this vision becomes more of a reality at Chicago’s airports, thanks to industry-leading efforts to incorporate sustainable design, construction and operations in every aspect of our facilities, including concessions.