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Within the framework of the zero-waste By-law, trainings were organized for public institutions
and organizations such as local administrations, educational institutions, etc. in order to popu-
larize the zero-waste movement, to gain sustainable production and consumption and envi-
ronmentally friendly consumption habits, and to create awareness. In addition, sector-based
trainings were organized within the scope of cooperation with TOBB.

In addition, a cooperation protocol was signed with the Ministry of National Defense. Within
the framework of the protocol, it is planned to organize a zero-waste training program aimed
at more efficient use of resources and prevention of waste generation in line with sustainab-
le development goals in order to inform and increase awareness of the personnel/privates/
non-commissioned officers of the Ministry of National Defence.

Increasing Zero Waste Awareness and Consciousness

In order to achieve success in the dissemination of the zero-waste management approach, not
only legislative studies but also the participation and education of different segments of society
are very important. For this reason, our training and awareness studies continue intensively by
MoEUCC for many segments of society and public institutions/organizations, especially muni-
cipalities, universities, educational institutions, accommodation facilities, muhtars, women, in-
dustrialists, etc. by MoEUCC. The trainings given by the target audiences are entered into the
zero-waste information system.

WEBSITE and Social Media Studies

In order to popularize the Zero Waste practice and ensure that every segment of our people can
be a part of this vision, informative, guiding and awareness-raising websites and social media
posts should be created.

y Materials to be published on the Zero Waste Website have been prepared.

y Zero Waste Good Practice Examples implemented by municipalities are shared on the web-
site.

y Posts are prepared and published daily on social media accounts to keep the project on the
agenda, to be taken as an example, to become a standard of living and to convey informati-
on.
March 30 International Zero Waste Day

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The Resolution No. 77/161 prepared by Türkiye at the Second Committee Meeting of the 77
Session of the UN General Assembly on promoting zero waste approaches to advance the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development was approved with the support of 105 countries. The reso-
lution included matters regarding the declaration of the United Nations March 30 International
“Zero Waste Day” and its celebration with activities aimed at raising awareness.

On the occasion of March 30 International Zero Waste Day, Mrs. Emine Erdoğan attended the
Zero Waste Special Session at the UN General Assembly as a special guest of the United Nations
(UN) Secretary General. In her speech, Emine Erdoğan mentioned the need for a just system
based on the principle of fair distribution in climate and environmental issues in the world, and
together with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, she addressed the participants at the

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