The “Zero Waste Journey of the Industry: Circular Business Models” meeting was organized within the scope of the “Istanbul Zero Waste Week” activities between 1-7 June, hosted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry.

At the meeting, where global and national policies focused on circular economy, approach to circular business models in international trade, the effects of eco-design and digital product passport applications were evaluated, topics such as environmental, social and economic advantages of the transition to circular economy, resource efficiency and zero waste practices in industry, innovative business models and new generation production technologies were discussed by experts on the subject and examples of good practices were also shared.

A COOPERATION PROTOCOL WAS SIGNED BETWEEN ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION AND ISO

At the meeting, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Zero Waste Foundation and ISO in order to popularize the zero waste approach in the industrial sector, increase resource and water efficiency in production processes and promote sustainable production practices.

The opening speech of the meeting held in Mekanule, where the role of circular business models in strategies to achieve the Zero Waste target was discussed, was made by Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, Istanbul Chamber of Industry Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan and Zero Waste Foundation President and COP31 High Level Climate Champion Samed Ağırbaş.

“AN ORGANIZATION OF A LARGE SIZE THAT MOST STATES CANNOT BUILD”

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that the Zero Waste Foundation has organized an organization of a magnitude that most states cannot do in terms of its impact, with the Zero Waste Forum to be organized under the auspices of Emine Erdoğan, and said, “You are industrialists. This zero waste issue is actually an issue that we will encounter in every field, from the production chain to the consumption chain. The participation of 183 countries in the Zero Waste Forum and the arrival of more than 120 ministers raises the brand of Türkiye and the brand value of our Istanbul. We can also do this as tourism.” “You can also evaluate it when the product produced by any of our industrialists in another part of the world is presented to the consumer,” he said.

“Türkiye IS A PIONEER IN THE WORLD IN ZERO WASTE”

Drawing attention to Türkiye’s leading role in the world in terms of zero waste, Governor Gül said, “We have always taken the criteria of other countries and other cities as an example until now. Our country has been accepted in this field with our Zero Waste Foundation. We would like to thank our President, the esteemed First Lady Erdoğan, who devoted all her time to this work, our President Samet, who is in the entire field of the business from a to z, and every Istanbulite, every citizen, and every stakeholder in the world who contributed to this work, and good luck.” “I wish it good luck,” he said.

“OUR INDUSTRY IS IMPORTANT TO US”

Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation and COP31 High Level Climate Champion, said, “I would like to express my gratitude to our Governor of Istanbul, Mr. Davut Gül, and our President of the Chamber of Industry, Mr. Erdal Bahçıvan, for bringing us together today on this meaningful day. Our industry is important to us. As the Zero Waste Foundation, we work closely with our industry and merchants, and we have to work closely. Within the scope of Istanbul Zero Waste Week, more than 1500 events are held in 39 districts of Istanbul. These activities are carried out by civil society organizations. “We are doing this together with our social organizations, universities, municipalities, public institutions, non-governmental organizations and our citizens who want to have a say about the city,” he said.

“WE HAVE ACHIEVED SYNERGY WITH OUR CITIZENS OF ISTANBUL”

Emphasizing that the Zero Waste Foundation set out with common ground and common wisdom under the leadership of Emine Erdoğan, Ağırbaş continued as follows:

“In this context, we carry out all our work in consultation with our citizens and sectors. We organize Turkey Zero Waste Environment and Climate Change Workshops in 81 provinces of Türkiye. We achieved a synergy with our 16 million citizens in Istanbul. There are climate weeks in the major cities of the world, New York, London and Paris. Last year, under the leadership of our Governor, we said that we will make Istanbul the global center of zero waste studies and in this context, we first declared Istanbul Zero Waste Week.” “We did.”

WE ARE STARTING SECTOR WORKSHOPS”

Stating that the Istanbul Chamber of Industry is the most important industrial organization of Türkiye, Ağırbaş said, “The members of this chamber of industry are among the important locomotives of this country’s economy, and as the Zero Waste Foundation, we will start sector workshops with our stakeholders, industrialists, producers and consumers, hopefully as of next month. We will listen to the problems of the sector with the workshops we will hold. We will convey the complaints of our citizens and our sector directly to the relevant authorities regarding the steps that need to be taken by the public.”

“WE REPEAT OUR PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE AT ALL MEETINGS”

Making evaluations about the Zero Waste Forum to be held on 5-7 June, Ağırbaş continued as follows:

The World Economic Forum (DAVOS), OECD, World Bank, United Nations and many international institutions you can think of are the main stakeholders of the Zero Waste Forum. Our Chamber of Industry is among the stakeholders of the Zero Waste Forum and our esteemed Chamber of Industry President will also be a speaker within the forum. Industrialists, business people and private sector representatives from 183 countries of the world will also attend the Zero Waste Forum. We have to achieve this synergy together.

We express our call for global justice, put forward under the leadership of our President, in all the meetings we attend, and we want to contribute to the future of the world with campaigns that will reduce food waste. And finally, I want to say this. “In a world where 8 million people die due to hunger and thirst, we can end the world hunger crisis if we can reduce food waste by only 20 percent.”

“THERE ARE 3 MAJOR CRISIS THAT PUSH THE LIMITS OF THE WORLD”

Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Istanbul Chamber of Industry; Stating that climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss are three major crises that push the boundaries of the world and affect each other, he said, “This multi-layered crisis requires the protection of our natural resources. In this context, one of the most critical issues on a global scale as humanity is the necessity of transforming our production and consumption habits. At this point, circular economy is not only an environmental choice, but has become an economic necessity to ensure sustainable development.”

“THE MODEL WHERE WASTE IS CONVERTED INTO VALUE HAS BECOME A STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION AREA”

Stating that the model in which resources are used more efficiently, waste is transformed into value at every stage of production and the life cycle of products is extended, has also become a strategic transformation area that increases competitiveness in the industry, Bahçıvan continued as follows:

“When the Turkish industry focuses on the circular economy, it has the power to be among the winners of the transformation with its production capability, engineering infrastructure and entrepreneurial spirit. In order for this transformation to become widespread and permanent, we must transform scientific knowledge into production by increasing university-industry collaborations and R&D investments, and bring together innovative technology initiatives with the industry. We must also strengthen the digital and technical capacity of our HR structure with training and competency programs. In addition, increasing industrial symbiosis practices in which the waste of one facility is used as the raw material of the other will also contribute to the transformation.” will support the process.”

“COP31 IS A GREAT SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR US”

Referring to the 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will be hosted and chaired by Türkiye in Antalya between 9-20 November 2026, Bahçıvan said, “COP31, which is a source of great pride and excitement for us, will allow us to share Türkiye’s vision, policy framework, responsibility in the fight against climate change, and perhaps most importantly, its power as the private sector, with the whole world. Istanbul is Türkiye’s showcase in every sense.” “Considering that this is the case, the work carried out in this process will create an application and awareness model and turn into a strong message that will make our country’s production power and the competencies of our industry visible in the international arena.”

“ZERO WASTE APPROACH IS THE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF SOCIAL RESILIENCE”

The Zero Waste approach is not only an environmental responsibility; Pointing out that it is also the fundamental element of economic competitiveness and social resilience, Bahçıvan said, “The Zero Waste Movement, which was initiated under the auspices of First Lady Emine Erdoğan and found response in 193 countries today, is the strongest evidence that Türkiye has become a global leader in the field of sustainability. The United Nations’ declaration of March 30 as International Zero Waste Day; beyond the registration of this leadership in the international arena, it is an expression that our country shapes global norms in this field.”

ZERO WASTE APPROACH WILL BE INTEGRATED IN CORPORATE STRUCTURES IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

With the protocol signed after the speeches, it is aimed to integrate the zero waste approach in the industrial sector more strongly into corporate structures, while concrete steps will be taken towards the efficient use of resources, reducing waste generation, and disseminating reuse and recycling practices. In addition, it is planned to develop circular business models in selected pilot industrial facilities, promote clean production technologies and present the results obtained to the sector as exemplary practices.

TRAINING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS WILL BE HELD

Within the scope of the cooperation, training programs, workshops, seminars and technical capacity development activities will be carried out for the industrial sector under the headings of zero waste, circular economy, water efficiency and sustainability. The parties will also carry out joint work to develop new mechanisms that will increase the environmental performance of industrialists and strengthen information sharing in this field.

The planning, implementation and evaluation processes of joint activities will be managed together through the Steering Committee to be established within the framework of the protocol. The parties will act in cooperation in events to be held at national and international levels and support the dissemination of policies and practices that will contribute to the green transformation of the industry.

THE ZERO WASTE VISION WILL BE STRONGER VISIBLE ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE

Important topics of the cooperation include Zero Waste Week events, International Zero Waste Forum and COP31 preparations. The parties will jointly implement industry-focused panels, international meetings, good practice exhibitions, investor meetings and policy development studies on these platforms. Thus, it is aimed to make Türkiye’s vision in the fields of zero waste, sustainable production and circular economy more visible on an international scale.

AN IMPORTANT STEP TO ACCELERATE GREEN TRANSFORMATION

This cooperation protocol signed between the Zero Waste Foundation and the Istanbul Chamber of Industry is considered an important step in strengthening environmental responsibility in the industry and accelerating the green transformation, while contributing to Türkiye’s sustainable development goals.

Breaking news… President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “Starting from the May 27, 1960 coup, whose 66th anniversary passed last week, all anti-democratic interventions have caused billions of dollars of damage to this country, impoverished our people, and left Türkiye behind.” he said.

In his speech at the 164th Anniversary Ceremony held at the Court of Accounts, Erdoğan wished that the 164th anniversary of the Court of Accounts, one of the most established institutions of the state, would be beneficial for the country and the nation, especially the Court of Accounts family.

Stating that although the Court of Accounts was established on 29 May 1862 under the name of Divan-ı Muhasebat by the will of Sultan Abdülaziz Khan, its roots go back much further, Erdoğan said that the foundations of the Court of Accounts date back to the Divan-ı Israf institution, which fulfilled the duty of financial control in the states established in the past, from the Karakhanids to the Seljuks and Ghaznavids. he said.

Pointing out that they are talking about memory and institutional experience from a deep-rooted accumulation of almost 1200 years, Erdoğan continued as follows:

“In this respect, our Court of Accounts is an institution where the principle of continuity of our state is institutionally embodied. I congratulate our Court of Accounts, which carries out auditing, judicial and guidance activities to contribute to public accountability and financial transparency, and I wish success to its members. May God have mercy on our members of the Court of Accounts, who served their state and nation properly under this roof, closed the world book and passed on to the eternal world. I would like to express my gratitude to the retired members of the Court of Accounts, who have served in the Court of Accounts for many years, and who have set an example for the new members of this family with their knowledge, experience and, most importantly, their awareness of sacred responsibility. I wish great success to the current employees of the Court of Accounts, who have fulfilled their duties with a high level of consciousness and fully fulfilled the rich legacy they inherited from the past.”

Last Minute | Important statements from President Erdoğan: We do not tolerate waste of public property

“WELL MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FINANCES IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE”

President Erdoğan stated that, according to Ibn Khaldun, one of the greatest thinkers of civilization, it is necessary for humans to live in social order.

Emphasizing that the establishment and preservation of some institutions is essential for social life to function in a healthy way and to be able to transmit itself from generation to generation, Erdoğan said:

“The state is one of these institutions. The reason for the state is its existence, that is, its purpose of existence, first of all, it is justice, then it is security. At the last point, it is peace and security. Of course, this is also important, in our mind map, each of these concepts has been shaped by centering people and society. This is exactly why our ancestors, who saw justice as the basis of property, that is, the state, said ‘keep people alive so that the state can live’. Starting from this point, the power of states depends on both human capital and available resources. “It is of course impossible for states that cannot use their resources effectively and efficiently to be powerful and effective. For this reason, good management of public finances is of great importance.”

THE EFFECT OF GUARDIANNESS ON PUBLIC FINANCE

President Erdoğan said that Türkiye is a country that has suffered greatly from wastefulness, carelessness and populism in the past.

Explaining that they remember very well how the resources that the nation had raised tooth and nail were squandered, Erdoğan said:

“None of us have forgotten how the SSK was clearly ruined, how the banks were emptied, how the state’s treasury was siphoned off, and how the rentiers prospered from the people’s pockets. I would also like to say that, as well as the greedy and incompetent, one of those who dealt the biggest blow to public finances were the tutelaries. Starting from the coup of May 27, 1960, whose 66th anniversary was passed last week, all anti-democratic interventions have caused billions of dollars of damage to this country and our people. The cost of the 15 July bloody coup attempt, led by FETO, to the Turkish economy is more than 350 billion dollars. Even if the coup plotters who tried to usurp the national will were not successful, they stole thousands of dollars from the pockets of each of our citizens. The direct cost of the Gezi events, which was also a coup attempt, is 1.5 billion dollars, and these are taken into account when talking about the use of public resources for the benefit of the public. “I believe that the damage caused by tutelage attempts targeting the national will, whether through street incidents, FETO-like terrorist organizations or juntas, is unfortunately not discussed enough. Türkiye’s fight against all kinds of tutelage centers is also a fight to get rid of these burdens completely. Hopefully, when this fight is victorious, the economic recovery of our country will accelerate and the nation’s resources will flow more into the nation’s pockets.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “The scandals centered on local governments, which we have been following lately, sometimes with astonishment and sometimes with shame, can never be excused.” he said.

Erdoğan spoke at the 164th Establishment Anniversary Ceremony held at the Court of Accounts.

“Just as we see the defense of the national will as a duty of honor, we do not condone the wasting of public property, its exploitation by illegal and irregular means, and especially the attempt to gain success.” Using his statements, Erdoğan stated that their attitude and stance on this issue is very clear.

Erdoğan stated that each of the 86 million citizens has a right to public property, and that the orphans and orphans have a share, and said that Beytülmal is also the trust of future generations.

Erdoğan said, “Our red line is that all public personnel, regardless of their position, title, act sensitively when using resources.” he said.

Emphasizing that the resources allocated to public personnel due to their duty or position are not the property of anyone’s father, Erdoğan said, “No public servant can or should use this as his personal wallet, no matter what is written on his door. We cannot allow this. The recent scandals centered on local governments, which we have followed sometimes with astonishment and sometimes with shame, can never be excused. It is our duty to fight within the framework of the law and those who see the trust of the nation as plunder, no matter who they are. It is our duty to fight against those who see the trust of the nation as plunder. The highest tax they pay.” “Remember, we are all responsible for our 86 million citizens who expect it to be transformed into quality service.” made his assessment.

“MODERN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, A SYSTEM BASED ON TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY”

Erdoğan stated that his expectations from the Court of Accounts are, on the one hand, to protect the trust of the people through judicial and auditing activities, and on the other hand, to actively contribute to the construction of the Turkish Century with its guidance studies.

Stating that the need for the reports prepared by the Court of Accounts, taking into account the discretion of the administration, especially in the preparation of national strategies, is increasing day by day, Erdoğan stated that he believes that the Court of Accounts, which has the opportunity to see different institutions, processes and methods at the same time, will provide important services to the nation and the state for many years to come with a data-based, system-based and added value-oriented approach.

Pointing out that modern public administration is a transparent and accountable system in which citizens and the state communicate at eye level, Erdoğan said that the tighter, planned and result-oriented financial control in this system, the more efficient public services will be.

Erdoğan noted that the growth of the economy, the increase in the level of welfare, and the establishment of a climate of peace and trust in all areas are directly related to the management and supervision of public finances, and that the Court of Accounts plays a critical role here as well.

– “We ensured that our Court of Accounts renews itself as the supreme audit body”

Reminding that they have further expanded the scope of the Court of Accounts with the steps they have taken in the last 23 years, Erdoğan continued his words as follows:

“Especially with the law no. 6085 that we enacted in 2010, we transformed our Court of Accounts into a structure that responds to the needs of the 21st century and is shaped according to international standards. With this regulation, we enabled our Court of Accounts to renew itself as the supreme audit body and the supreme accounting judicial authority.

Thanks to the democratization reforms we implemented to strengthen the constitutional state of law, the Court of Accounts has the authority to audit institutions and organizations using public resources. The Court of Accounts has achieved a significant transformation in three areas that support each of them: digital audit, integration of new technologies into the system and dissemination of data analytics. “We find every effort to increase efficiency by eliminating bureaucratic processes that do not produce public benefit extremely valuable.”

Expressing their great satisfaction with the Association of Courts of Accounts of the Turkish States, which was established in Istanbul last November with the participation of the Courts of Accounts of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Erdoğan stated that he believes that the union, of which Türkiye will be the term chairman for 3 years, will add a different dimension to the relations with the Turkish world.

Erdoğan noted that they will open the doors of a new era with the 13th Leaders Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, which will be hosted by Türkiye in the autumn.

Erdoğan wished that the 164th anniversary of the Court of Accounts would be beneficial for the country and nation.

Breaking news… Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan said that Donald Trump plans to attend the NATO meeting in Ankara. Minister Fidan said, “Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Trump had phone calls several times last month, and the US President said that he would attend the summit.”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan made an evaluation to Bloomberg TV within the scope of his visit to Singapore.

When asked about US President Trump’s participation in the NATO Ankara Summit, he said: “As far as we know, yes, he plans to attend.” Responding, Fidan stated that Trump, with whom President Erdoğan spoke on the phone several times last month, stated that he would attend the summit each time.

Fidan emphasized that despite the political rhetoric, the USA remains committed to the Alliance and has shown no signs that it plans to implement the warnings that it may withdraw from NATO, and said:

“The United States constantly pressures allies to increase defense spending and take greater responsibility for their own security. Europeans have gotten the message and have already taken steps to increase defense budgets within NATO. We will review the progress made when leaders meet.”

TURKEY SUPPORT TO NEGOTIATIONS!

Minister Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s support in the negotiations between the USA and Iran and underlined that both sides are making a “sincere” effort to extend the ceasefire.

Pointing out that the Israeli army’s attacks against Hezbollah in the south of Lebanon, despite the ceasefire, pose a “significant risk” that could undermine these talks, Fidan said, “I am sure that the Americans and Iranians are sincere. They want a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, but I am not sure of Israel’s intentions.” he said.

BREAKING NEWS… The MYK list of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to duty after the court’s absolute nullity decision, has been announced. While explaining the list, Müslim Sarı, who was appointed as CHP spokesperson by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, said, “Our board consists of 19 friends. 3 of our duties will be considered as a board. These are economic policies, foreign policy and legal-election affairs units. These three units will be carried out by boards directly reporting to the chairman.”

“WE ARE NOT AGAINST THE CONVENTION”

Regarding the delegate signatures collected for the congress, Sarı said, “In the current legal situation, no matter what method is used, there is no chance of holding a congress. The decision has not been finalized and there is a Supreme Court phase. A congress cannot be held on a ground where there is an injunction decision, whether signatures are collected or the Chairman makes a decision. We are not against the congress, we want to do it. We are ready to solve the problem in dialogue with friends. These discussions in the CHP will be resolved with a congress, of course. This party is the party of all of us. It is up to us to decide what path we will take based on the current data situation.” “It is necessary,” he said.

BREAKING NEWS… Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s A Team has been announced! Sarı: Let them collect as many signatures as they want…

HERE IS KEMAL KILIÇDAROĞLU’S A TEAM!

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu – Chairman

Rifat Turuntay Nalbantoğlu – General Secretary

Orhan Sarıbal – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Domestic Organization

Bülent Kuşoğlu – Vice President of Administrative and Financial Affairs/Treasurer

Müslim Sarı – Party Spokesperson and Deputy Chairman Responsible for Local Governments

Semra Dinçer – Deputy Chairman Responsible for International Organization

Deniz Demir – Deputy Chairman of Media and Public Relations

Prof. Dr. Ali Rıza Erbay – Deputy Chairman of Health Policies

Cemal Canpolat – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Employer Unions and Business World

Necdet Saraç – Deputy Chairman of Social Policies

Yıldırım Kaya – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Education Policies

Hasan Efe Uyar – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Youth Policies

Berhan Şimşek – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Culture and Art Policies

Devrim Barış Çelik – Deputy Chairman of Information and Communication Technologies

Ahmet Hakan Uyanık – Vice President Responsible for R&D and Production Policies

Nevaf Bilek – Deputy Chairman of Regional Development Policies

Adnan Demirci – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Labor Unions and NGOs

Tahsin Tarhan – Deputy Chairman Responsible for Industrial and Trade Policies

Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi – Deputy Chairman of Human Rights and Family

BREAKING NEWS… A verdict of absolute nullity was issued in the case against the 38th Ordinary Congress of the Republican People’s Party. There has been a new development in the case against the congress, where delegate votes were allegedly purchased in exchange for money.

It has been announced that detained CHP Uşak Mayor Özkan Yalım and Turgut Koç, a businessman known for his closeness to Özgür Özel and Veli Ağbaba, will give new testimony today at Çağlayan Courthouse within the scope of the CHP 38th Ordinary Congress Investigation.

“THEY TOOK A PICTURE WITH THE STAMPED COMPASS”

Suspect Turgut Koç, known for his closeness to Özgür Özel and Veli Ağbaba, had previously explained the bargaining for delegates and votes in his statement. Koç announced that he paid money to some delegates who documented with photographs who they voted for during the congress, and that political negotiations were made through the mayors’ offices. Koç claimed that some delegates took photos after voting, placing the delegate card, ID card and stamped ballot paper side by side. He said that it was forbidden to enter the booth with a phone, but despite this, some people proved their voting preferences by secretly taking photographs. Koç said, “This was how it was understood who voted for which candidate.”

ARRESTED FOR PROSTITUTION

Turgut Koç was arrested on the charge of “encouraging prostitution”, in line with the evidence obtained that the deleted WhatsApp correspondence of Yiğit Macit, who was arrested within the scope of the same investigation, was recovered with special software.

Details coming

Breaking news: MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli made important statements at his party’s group meeting. Devlet Bahçeli said, “The developments in the CHP are progressing from a level that does not suit the institutionality of the CHP to a point that is harmful to our democracy.” Bahçeli said, “The Supreme Court should make its decision on CHP as soon as possible.”

“THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING DO NOT SUIT THE CHP”

The developments in the CHP are progressing from a level that does not suit the institutionality of the CHP to a point that is harmful to our democracy. What is happening in CHP does not suit the political culture. Actions that will increase provocation should be avoided.

“Türkiye IS READY FOR THIS”

The UN is in its death throes, and the post-World War II order is being shaken to its foundations. As the search for a new balance begins in the world, it is of course possible for the Islamic geography to emerge as a new center of power. Türkiye is ready for this.

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The USA is floundering badly because they reveal their weaknesses while issuing empty threats. The United States should stop providing unconditional support to Israel and apply political pressure. The Jerusalem Pact should be formed with Islamic countries and a new economic, political and military union should be established.

There is no reason why Türkiye should not play an active role in every step taken for global peace and tranquility.