Türkiye's central province of Kayseri unveiled a comprehensive zero-waste strategy on Thursday as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening environmental sustainability, resource efficiency and climate resilience.
The road map, announced at the Kayseri Zero Waste Workshop Results Conference, outlines short-, medium- and long-term targets covering water conservation, waste management, circular economy practices, renewable energy and sustainable urban development.
The conference was organized by the Zero Waste Foundation under the auspices of the Kayseri Governor's Office in cooperation with Erciyes University, local environmental and agricultural authorities, and the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality.
A new Kayseri Provincial Zero Waste Council was also established to monitor implementation of the targets, with meetings scheduled twice a year.
The initiative forms part of a broader program that the foundation plans to expand to all 81 provinces of Türkiye, building on the country's Zero Waste movement launched in 2017 under the leadership of first lady Emine Erdoğan.
