Economic Contribution of 365 Billion TL in Zero Waste Project
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- According to Ministry data, within the scope of the Zero Waste Project, 90 million tons of waste was recycled by the end of 2025, contributing 365 billion TL to the economy.
- While the recovery rate reached 37.53%, the 2053 target was set at 70%.
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Why It Matters
Zero Waste Project is a government initiative that aims to provide economic contribution and achieve environmental savings through the recycling of waste.
According to the data of the Ministry, from the beginning of the project to the end of 2025, 90 million tons of waste was recycled, contributing 365 billion TL to the economy.
Of this amount, 36.1 million tons was paper and cardboard, 10.2 million tons was plastic, 3.5 million tons was glass, 9.6 million tons was metal, and 30.6 million tons was organic and other recyclable waste.
The recovery rate, which was 13 percent in 2017, increased to 37.53 percent in 2025. This rate is aimed to be increased to 60 percent in 2035 and 70 percent in 2053.
To date, Zero Waste Management Systems have been installed in 220 thousand buildings and campuses, and 28 million people have been trained.
Thanks to recycling efforts, 270 billion kilowatt-hours of energy, 2 trillion liters of water and 60 billion liters of oil were saved. In addition, 613 million trees were prevented from being cut down and 180 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions were prevented.
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The recovery rate is aimed to be increased to 60 percent in 2035.
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- What new investments are planned to achieve 2053 targets?
