
Zero waste is an approach aimed at achieving environmental sustainability through the efficient use of natural resources, minimizing waste generation, and properly managing recyclable waste. This system, supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), can be implemented at individual, institutional and national levels. The concept of zero waste is based on preventing waste before it is generated, rather than merely disposing of it. T
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Meryem Betül Kaya

Zero waste is defined as a waste management philosophy that encompasses preventing waste, using resources more efficiently, reviewing the causes of waste generation to prevent or minimize its creation, and ensuring separate collection at the source and recovery of waste when it is generated. As the global population and living standards rise, increased consumption intensifies pressure on natural resources, disrupting ecological balance. Disposing of waste without evaluating it through recycling
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Meryem Betül Kaya

Zero Waste Blue Transformation Day is an environmental awareness day observed annually on 10 June with the goal of protecting the seas. This special day was developed under Türkiye’s Zero Waste Project and has evolved into a nationwide social mobilization aimed at eliminating plastic and similar waste from seas lakes and other water sources. What is Zero Waste Blue? “Zero Waste Blue” is a project that focuses specifically on the protection of the seas as part of the Zero Waste movement initiated
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Zozan Demirci

Deposit-Based Packaging (DBP) is a reverse transformation system that enables consumers to reclaim their deposit fee by returning specific packaging. It has been implemented in Türkiye under the Zero Waste Initiative. The DBP system is an initiative aimed at reducing environment pollution, conserving natural resources, and promoting a circular economy. A return machine and mobile app interface for the Deposit-Based Packaging (DBP) system – Anadolu Agency " image-element-format="right" image-sour
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Edanur Karakoç

Capannori is a municipality in the Tuscany region of Italy,隶属于 Lucca province. The area is known for its rural character and has an economic structure that combines agriculture with small-scale industrial activities. Its population structure is diverse, comprising both settled residents and migrant labor from surrounding towns and villages. These socio-economic characteristics have been key factors influencing the local government’s waste management policies. Adoption of the Zero Waste Approach
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The Zero Waste Forum 2026 is a global platform that examines the Zero Waste approach developed in Türkiye and evaluates issues such as environmental policy sustainable development circular economy and climate diplomacy. The forum was organized in Istanbul from 5 to 7 June 2026 under the patronage of the Istanbul Governorship and coordinated by the Zero Waste Foundation. History and Purpose The Zero Waste Forum was established to strengthen the international dimension of the Zero Waste Movement l
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Zeynep Gül