Philadelphia MarketPlace Food & Shops at PHL introduced a comprehensive Recycling program in 2010. The recycling and energy efficiency initiatives included “single stream” recycling of cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic and clean paper; processing of used fryer oil into bio-diesel fuel; and converting some common area lighting to high-efficiency LED lamps.  Each restaurant and retail location within PHL carries a recycled only container that is collected and sorted.   The Food & Shops program at PHL also introduced trash receptacles equipped to make recycling easy in all food court areas throughout the airport for passengers and employees. 

Taken together, these initiatives generated $78,650 in combined savings and rebates in 2010!

Marketplace Philadelphia in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia work to make recycling a priority at PHL. 

In addition to the initiates above, the following retail locations carry products that are made from recycled materials OR have initiatives that support the effort to be sustainably responsible.  Passengers and employees at PHL are encouraged to visit each location and purchase a eco-friendly item:

•Arm Candy Kiosk bags are created using recycled candy wrappers.  Locations include Terminal B and C. 

•Tech Showcase/Airport Wireless carries recycled products including Bob Marley headphones, ear buds, speakers, and more.  Locations include Terminal B, C and D/E Connector.

• Paradies Shops- CNBC's Read & Return Program The program allows passengers to: Buy a book, Read it, Return it within six months of purchase, and Receive 50% of your purchase price back! The program is good on all books, hardcover or paperback. Books that are returned in good condition are then resold at half price.   

•The Body Shop supplies shampoos and conditioners made from all natural ingredients.  Packaging is made from 100% recycled material.  Located in the B/C Connector.  

•Hallmark- carries greeting cards made from recycled greeting cards.  Located in the B/C Connector.  

• Gap- Now offers paperless receipts.  Located in the B/C Connector.