Türkiye Zero Waste Project is a national sustainability initiative launched in 2017. Within the scope of Environmental Law No. 2872.
Zero Waste Targets
- Waste prevention
- Recycling
- Evaluation
- Landfill (last option)
Obligations of Companies
- Waste separation system
- Zero Waste Certificate
- Annual waste report
- Recycling share
- Waste management plan
Packaging Waste
- Extended producer responsibility
- Fee to authorized organizations such as ÇEVKO
- Recycling targets
- Annual reporting
Hazardous Waste
- Special collection
- Delivery to authorized disposal facilities
- Annual declaration
- Violation high penalty
Zero Waste Certificate
- Provincial Environmental Directorate evaluates
- Basic/Silver/Gold/Platinum level
- Positive impact on company reputation
- In some tenders advantage
Penalties
- Failure to establish a Zero Waste system: administrative fine
- Hazardous waste violation: high penalty + criminal liability
- Fake document: additional penalty
Recycling Sector
- Growing sector in Türkiye
- Sectoral regulations
- Worker health/safety
- Export potential
Practical Recommendations (Company)
- Make a waste inventory
- Get a Zero Waste Certificate
- Employee training
- Prefer recyclable packaging
- Make annual reporting
Environmental law lawyer recommended.