Since 2017, recycling has gone through new Noun in Turkey: zero hangover. thanks for the first Mrs. Emine Erdogan who Launched nationwide program to introduce the concept of Waste minimization to the public has been gaining traction with Diverse recycling practices. On Friday, and first The lady will attend the Zero Waste Summit hosted by the Ministry of Environment, urban planning and climate change in Istanbul.
Third edition of I will top also Learn about exemplary practices and working individuals in Concept. This year’s theme will be “Climate and Youth”.
Environment, Urban Planning and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum said in video message on Twitter on Tuesday that the summit will bring together “everyone nature Lovers, of all ages.” Corum said zero The waste movement that started five years ago “has pushed boundaries thanks to the great interest and support international organizations and many more countriesNoting that the United Nations General Assembly recently declared March 30 as an international day of No growling. We think this movement will be milestone of century of He said that Turkey, “whose details were shared by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,” referring to set of development Objectives for Turkey announced by the president in October. He said the summit will be attended by academics, writers, artists, athletes and members of The media, youth and actors of Non-governmental organizations (Non-Governmental Organizations).
Corum said people who Volunteer to spread zero Waste practices will be awarded at a ceremony in event the place you will also Host workshops on zero waste and exhibitions, incl one Well-known artist Deniz Sağdış for she has work using recycled materials. Sağdıç will also Take part in a live installation, creating artistic work made of recycled materials Inspired by the kawaii bird, an extinct species. else digital On the basis of the exhibition on GPS data was obtained from an endangered sea turtle released into the sea by first Lady and Minister Corum will also a contract. The show will cast light on Turtle Road over Two years. a panel Entitled “Youth for climate” will also At the top, side by side with Conference entitled “Earth: Our Common Home”.
I will top also She hosts a musical on Recycling titled “2053: A World Without Waste” and sorted of documentary film on zero hangover.
Three cooks who Serve as members of the jury on Turkish version of MasterChef will introduce the concept of a “zero kitchen waste” in eventBased on on good recycling practices in the kitchen.
Among those who Waste collectors will come to the summit, who are considered the most important actors in recycling scheme.
Minister Corum also announced that the summit would be “plastic-free” and recycled materials They will be used all over the place. wings used in the events will be made of Wood and everything materials It will be recycled after the top is over.
The Zero Waste project was led by Türkiye fight against Climate change. The initiative is primarily aimed at bringing the country in Line with sustainable development principles, prevent uncontrolled waste and leave “cleanliness,” developedcountry to future generations. the project Received awards last year From the United Nations Development Program and UN-Habitat program And it was also included in organisation for Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Country Report in 2019 as a promising tire project. Recently, he was honored by the Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean before first The lady received the Climate and Development Leadership Award award for the project from the World Bank. To enhance her Turkish success first the lady took The country’s historic recycling plan to the United Nations and signed a good faith agreement with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres extends project across the world.
the zero waste initiative already Turkey helped cut off 3.9 million tons of Greenhouse gas emissions and saving billions of dollar. Around 150,000 buildings across Turkey have been converted into buildings zero Waste management systemwhich includes separate disposal of recycling and littering practices. The Ministry prepared a list on the issue in 2019, outlining guidelines for recycling practices. In addition, about 17 million people They are said to be educated on Approval of zero waste practices since the project’s inception in 2017.
