Erdogan Highlights Turkey’s Success in Zero Waste Program

2026-03-30 08:37:22

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked International Zero Waste Day on Monday, noting that Türkiye has recovered 90 million tons of waste through its Zero Waste initiative, contributing 365 billion Turkish lira to the national economy, as stated by reports.

In a post on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Erdogan emphasized the program’s growth since its launch in 2017 under the leadership of First Lady Emine Erdogan.

“The Zero Waste Movement, initiated by our country and now transformed into a global environmental effort, has enabled the recovery of a total of 90 million tons of waste,” he said.

The president added that the initiative has bolstered the economy by 365 billion Turkish lira and set ambitious goals to raise recycling rates to 60% by 2035 and 70% by 2053.

Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara’s dedication to addressing climate change and environmental pollution, stressing that these efforts will continue with determination.

International Zero Waste Day, observed on March 30, was established by the UN General Assembly in 2022 following Türkiye’s proposal to encourage sustainable waste management worldwide.

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