Since 2008, 100% of our restaurants at JFK T4 have been certified by the Green Restaurants Association. Efforts under this certification include installing recycling and composting programs, LED lighting, as well as increasing plant-based offerings. Almost 90% of our restaurants offer vegan or vegetarian options. JFK T4 was recognized as the Greenest Airport Terminal at the 2023 Green Restaurant Awards.

We’ve replaced all plastic straws with compostable paper straws, eliminating 5.8 million plastic straws from use. We have transitioned to a kraft paper box called OneBox for our to-go containers. With this change we pulled over 2,400 foam and plastic containers from circulation. We’re also rolling out compostable cutlery to eliminate polypropylene and polystyrene versions.

We aim to prevent food waste from the outset. However, if we have unsold, surplus food such as sandwiches, pastries and fresh produce, we proudly work 
with Food Donation Connection, an organization 
that redistributes food to local agencies 
and organizations.