Zero Waste seeks textile recycling in new drive
Türkiye’s Zero Waste initiative has turned its focus to textile sustainability by installing clothing donation bins at state-run postal and cargo centers across the country as part of a new circular economy project.
The initiative aims to collect unwanted garments, redistribute wearable clothing to people in need and recycle unusable textiles into new products.
“We want to deliver the usable clothes collected through this project to those in need under the coordination of our Ministry,” Zero Waste Foundation President Samed Ağırbaş said.
Launched in 2017 under the leadership of first lady Emine Erdoğan, the Zero Waste initiative seeks to prevent waste, promote the efficient use of resources, identify the root causes of waste generation and ensure that waste is separated at its source for recovery and recycling.
