LAX TENANT RECEIVES "GOOD EARTHKEEPING" AWARD FROM CITY
Hudson General Honored for Sustainable Building Projects
(Los Angeles, California – April 14, 2000) Hudson General, a Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) tenant and member of LAX’s Source Reduction and Recycling Program, today received a "Good Earthkeeping" award from City Councilmember Ruth Galanter for implementing the airport’s first on-site "green" renovation project.
The city award goes to organizations which, in the course of their work, do an "outstanding job" of conserving natural resources.
After leasing basement space in LAX’s Terminal Two in 1998, Hudson General took a sustainable approach to upgrading the site (previously used for baggage storage) into a dispatch office and employee training room. The aircraft refueling and maintenance company indicated that its environmentally sound renovation methods enabled it to achieve a cost savings of 50 percent on the construction project.
"It’s rewarding to know that LAX’s recycling training and support can help companies implement projects that are good for the environment and good for the bottom line," said Lydia H. Kennard, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), which owns and operates LAX and three other regional airports. "We congratulate Hudson General, and hope their success with this project spurs even more airport tenants to take a similar approach."
Hudson General first recycled all materials from the demolition of the space, which diverted over two tons of demolition material from the landfill. The company used recycled wallboard for new walls and recycled particleboard for work surfaces and cabinets, plus purchased refurbished lockers instead of new ones.
And, with the help of the LAX Source Reduction and Recycling Program, the company obtained recycled latex paint for the walls and ceilings, and made arrangements for the installation of energy-efficient lighting. The recycled paint cost $30 to $50 per bucket less than new paint, and the energy-efficient lighting will result in savings of about $730 per year.
Installing the recycled particleboard work stations yielded another 66-percent cost savings, and using refurbished lockers instead of new ones saved about $9,800.
Since the initial renovation, Hudson General has completed two more "green" building projects, including renovation of a 1,600-square-foot training center, and remodeling of its 1,800-square-foot administration office. The latter focused on energy-efficiency design elements including recycled content ceiling and wall insulation, energy-saving lamps, and double-glazing of south-facing windows.
Through its overall recycling program, LAWA provides recycling collection for a variety of materials including cardboard, office paper, wood and pallets, plastic sheets, and metals. To encourage widespread recycling efforts, LAWA offers training workshops with a recycling manual, quarterly recycling meetings, the "LAWA Recycling Tool Kit" (information on numerous recycling issues), and staff to answer questions and provide assistance.
Besides LAX, the other airports operated by LAWA are Ontario International (ONT), Palmdale Regional, and Van Nuys (general aviation) Airport. ONT previously received a "Good Earthkeeping" award for its on-site recycling program.
