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Deposit Management System” in Kızılcahamam district, reducing waste generation, improving
zero waste implementation, increasing recovery rates, increasing the appearance and aware-
ness of zero waste implementation, establishing the basic principles of zero waste city, prepa-
ring the zero waste implementation plan to cover deposit practices and ensuring the integra-
tion of the deposit management system pilot region implementation in accordance with zero
waste principles and strategies were aimed.
With the “Establishment of Zero Waste Practices and Deposit Management Systems in Univer-
sity Campuses and Development of Standard Practices Across Türkiye Project”, a sample feasibi-
lity report was prepared for the necessary investments and services in order to provide integrity
in zero waste practices, to develop standard practices, and to ensure the establishment and
sustainability of the zero waste system in each university.
It is aimed to continue efforts to improve, develop and raise awareness of zero waste and zero
waste management system. It is envisaged to complete the processes of the files on zero was-
te, which are deemed appropriate within the scope of the “By-law on Financial and Technical
Support and Cooperation to be provided by the Environment Agency of Türkiye”, and to con-
tinue financial and technical support through cooperation with institutions and organizations.
Supports within the framework of the said By-law are within the scope of “Zero Waste (Waste
Collection Centre, Mobile Waste Collection Centre, Waste Container, Zero Waste Points, etc.), Bi-
cycle and Walking Path (Bicycle Path), Other Issues (Improvement of the Environment, Treat-
ment System, Noise Barrier, Landscaping and National Garden)” project.
In addition, with the “By-law on Green Certificate for Buildings and Settlements” prepared by
the MoEUCC and published in the Official Gazette dated 12 June 2022, YeS-TR, which is defined
as the National Green Certificate System where the whole process from the design of a building
to its use is evaluated environmentally, socially and economically within the framework of com-
bating climate change, green and sustainable cities, zero waste and circular economy model, has
been implemented.

The “Green Certificate” system, which was prepared as a domestic and national application for
the first time in order to certify sustainable green buildings in Türkiye by completing the ne-
cessary infrastructure works by the Turkish Environment Agency, which acts as an “Evaluation
Organisation”, has started to serve. It is planned to increase the proportion of green certified
buildings and settlements with the aim of saving energy, turning towards renewable resources
and increasing the number of green buildings in accordance with the zero waste and circular
economy concept. In 2022, registration and certification fees were determined and applications
were started to be received in 2023. The applications received were evaluated according to the
Guidelines attached to the By-law. The Guideline includes 76 criteria for buildings and 85 criteria
for settlements. Authorised Green Certificate Experts evaluate the compliance of new or exis-
ting buildings with these criteria by giving credits.
Compulsory Deposit Management System Studies
In Türkiye, the transition to mandatory deposit application for single-use packaging is regulated
by the Environmental Law No. 2872, and studies on deposit management system applications
are carried out in line with the By-law on Control of Packaging Waste and By-law on Zero Was-
te. In 2022, technical projects were carried out to determine the final setup of the system, the
estimated cost, and the criteria for the return points and verification facilities to be established
within the scope of the system.
With the implementation of the Mandatory Deposit Management System across Türkiye, it is
estimated that approximately 37 thousand tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions will be preven-
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ted, 1.3 billion kWh of energy, 6.3 million m of landfill space and 3.6 million barrels of oil will be
saved. Within 20 years, it is estimated that approximately 100 billion TRY will be contributed to
our economy and employment will be provided for nearly 20,000 citizens.

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