Action Plan for Reducing Plastic Waste (in force by 2023)

Boğaziçi University is actively working on reducing plastic waste on campus and sustainable waste management. Our university aims to contribute to the protection of water ecosystems by encouraging environmentally friendly practices. Within the scope of recyclable waste management, all plastic, paper, glass and metal wastes on campus are collected separately and collected at recycling points. These practices aim to minimise the amount of waste and reduce the use of plastic.

Boğaziçi University also published an important report titled ‘Plastic Waste Problem in Turkey and Policy Recommendations’ in collaboration with WWF Turkey. This report provides policy recommendations for reducing plastic waste and emphasises that Turkey can assume a leading role in plastic waste management.

The University also promotes environmentally friendly products within the scope of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan and aims to reduce plastic-containing products. The organisation of recycling bins and waste collection processes are regularly checked and improved in line with sustainability principles.

These initiatives reflect Boğaziçi University's commitment to environmental protection and sustainability and its efforts to protect the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Related Links:

• Green Campus Practices
• Plastic Waste Problem and Policy Recommendations
• Recyclable Waste Management

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-14 (Related Section)

Action Plan for Reduction of Plastic Waste

Boğaziçi University carries out active practices on reducing plastic waste and sustainable waste management on its campuses. The University aims to contribute to the protection of aquatic ecosystems and environmental sustainability goals by promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Practices within the Scope of the Action Plan

1. Recycling and Waste Separation:

• All plastic, paper, glass and metal wastes on campus are collected separately and directed to recycling points.
• Waste collection and recycling systems are regularly checked and improved throughout the campus. With these practices, it is aimed to minimise the amount of waste and reduce the use of plastic.

Click here to see Green Campus applications:

https://yesilkampus.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/content/uygulamalarimiz

2. Research and Collaborations:

• Boğaziçi University, in collaboration with WWF Turkey, has published an important report titled ‘Plastic Waste Problem in Turkey and Policy Recommendations’. This report provides policy recommendations for reducing plastic waste in Turkey and emphasises that the country can assume a leading role in plastic waste management.

Click here to read the report:

https://wwftr.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/plastikwebkucuk_1.pdf

3. Promotion of Sustainable Products:

• Within the framework ofthe European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, the use of environmentally friendly products is encouraged and the reduction of products containing plastic is aimed.

These initiatives of Boğaziçi University demonstrate a comprehensive and sustainable strategy to reduce plastic use and improve waste management on campuses. These activities strongly reflect the university's commitment to sustainability and protection of aquatic ecosystems .