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Zero Waste Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Türkiye

Source: Hürriyet Daily News

Project
Ongoing

The Zero Waste Project, led by Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan, aims to recycle waste and return it to the economy. Launched in 2017, it has recycled 90 million tons of waste, generated electricity, saved water, prevented fuel use, and contributed significantly to the national economy. The project includes a Zero Waste Management System followed by over 217,000 buildings and initiatives like sust

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
Location
Turkey
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Hürriyet Daily News

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The project “Zero Waste Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Türkiye. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Hürriyet Daily News.

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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The Zero Waste Project, led by Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan, aims to recycle waste and return it to the economy. Launched in 2017, it has recycled 90 million tons of waste, generated electricity, saved water, prevented fuel use, and contributed significantly to the national economy. The project includes a Zero Waste Management System followed by over 217,000 buildings and initiatives like sustainable fashion programs, marine litter cleanups, and a Deposit Return System active in 53 provinces.

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Environmental Management

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Turkey

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Hürriyet Daily News

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Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Government

Article published date

2026-04-01

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