It is a waste management philosophy that encompasses the prevention of waste, the more efficient use of resources, the prevention or minimization of waste generation by examining the causes of waste generation, and, if waste does occur, the separate collection and recovery at source.
Disposing of waste without considering it through recycling and recovery processes results in significant resource losses, both material and energy. As the global population and living standards increase, consumption inevitably increases. This increases the pressure on our natural resources, disrupting the world's balance, and our limited resources are unable to meet growing needs. Considering this situation, the importance of efficient use of natural resources becomes even more evident. Therefore, in recent years, zero waste implementation efforts have become widespread worldwide, including among individuals, institutions, and municipalities.
WHY ZERO WASTE?
Advantages of Adopting a Zero Waste Approach:
-Increased productivity,
-Increased performance due to a clean environment,
-Reduced costs by preventing waste,
-Reduced environmental risks,
-Ensuring that employees feel like "conscious consumers" by contributing to the development of environmental protection awareness within the organization,
-Ensuring that the organization holds the "Environmentally Friendly" designation in national and international markets, thereby enhancing its reputation.