Zero Waste Project Contributed 365 Billion Lira in 8 Years

As the Zero Waste Project is brought to the world's agenda with events to be held at the United Nations within the scope of March 30 International Zero Waste Day, it has contributed 365 billion lira to the economy by recovering 90 million tons of waste over the past 8 years.

Zero Waste Agenda on the International Stage

Within the scope of March 30 International Zero Waste Day, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, special events will be held this year as well at the headquarters in New York under Turkey's leadership. The programs will address the fight against food waste and sustainable waste management.

COP31 Presidency and Global Stance

One of the main agenda items of the events constitutes Turkey's presidency and hosting process of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This process officially registers Turkey's stance against the climate crisis.

Economic Input and Recovery Rate

Thanks to the Zero Waste Project, a total of 90 million tons of waste has been recovered over the past 8 years, and a contribution of 365 billion liras has been made to the country's economy. The recovery rate, which was 13 percent in 2017, has exceeded 37 percent as of 2025.

Environmental Gains and Educational Activities

Thanks to the practices, the cutting of 613 million trees has been prevented to date. In addition, zero waste training has been provided to a total of 28 million people in order to increase social awareness.

Future Targets and 2053 Vision

Turkey aims to make the consciousness of a waste-free life a state policy. According to the roadmap, it is targeted to raise the recovery rate to 60 percent in 2035 and to the level of 70 percent in 2053.