The Zero Waste Foundation will conduct field studies across Antalya, Mersin, Muğla and Adana in southern and southwestern Türkiye to identify the sources of plastic and microplastic pollution along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts and in rivers, while developing concrete solutions to address the growing environmental threat.
As part of the field program, teams will examine how plastic waste is transported from land-based areas into rivers and eventually the seas. The studies will assess the sources of plastic waste found along coastlines and waterways, the processes that allow waste to enter the environment, existing waste management practices and additional measures that could help prevent pollution.
The findings are expected to contribute to concrete policy recommendations and efforts to strengthen Türkiye's fight against plastic pollution.
Sessions will also be held in the four provinces under the coordination of the Interior Ministry, with the participation of provincial governors.
Workshops to address plastic pollution
