Turkey Plastic Waste Workshop Begins in Istanbul with Broad Participation
Gathered in Istanbul to combat plastic pollution and promote a circular economy, the workshop addresses recovery targets and national policies.
Led by the Zero Waste Foundation, the Turkey Plastic Waste Workshop in Istanbul has put all stages of the plastic cycle on the table with the participation of 17 ministries and approximately 50 institutions.
Purpose and Scope of the Workshop
Organized by the Zero Waste Foundation, the Turkey Plastic Waste Workshop began in Istanbul with approximately 600 high-level participants to contribute to Turkey's goals of combating plastic pollution and establishing a circular economy.
Broad Institutional Participation
The event brought together 17 ministries along with about 50 general directorates, presidencies, and affiliated organizations operating in different stages of the plastic lifecycle.
Plastic Life Cycle
Throughout the workshop, the entire lifecycle of plastics was comprehensively addressed, from raw material procurement to production, consumption, recycling, and the use of secondary raw materials.
Opening and Speeches
During the opening program, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology Çetin Ali Dönmez, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, and Zero Waste Foundation President Samed Ağırbaş delivered speeches.
Sessions and Objectives
As part of the workshop, a Deputy Ministers Session and a Governors Session were held to discuss national policies, sectoral transformation, and local practices.
It was noted that the current recovery rate stands at 38 percent, and the target is to increase this to 60 percent by 2035 and to 70 percent in line with the 2053 net-zero emission goal.