This event aims to showcase the university’s current practices in sustainable waste management and the progress it has achieved in this area. The presentation will define the principles of zero waste and discuss their importance in reducing environmental impact, along with the steps the university has taken within this framework. Policies implemented to achieve key objectives, such as waste reduction, material reuse, and increasing recycling rates, will be elaborated upon.

Dr. Dilara TÜFEKÇİOĞLU will present Hacettepe University’s plans and past implementations in waste management. Concrete efforts, such as campus-wide recycling programs and initiatives to reduce single-use plastics, will be shared, supported by data and results. Within this context, the university’s contributions to environmental sustainability, its current status, and its achievements will be discussed.

The event aims to provide insights into the university’s current position in this field and its ongoing projects. It will evaluate the implementation processes of the methods already adopted and their impact on the university community. The presentation will reflect Hacettepe University’s commitment to its zero-waste goals and its overall approach to waste management.