UNAI member institution Kayseri University in Türkiye recently hosted a seminar on zero waste good practices, encouraging attendees to view waste through the lens of sustainable development.
At the seminar, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir, University Sustainable Campus Commission Chair, and Environmental Engineering Prof. Ece Ümmü Deveci, shared useful information on waste reduction and recycling, waste management, and the importance of recycling and zero waste practices, all within the scope of SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
In her presentation at the seminar, Prof. Deveci explained how to separate waste at the source, reuse and recycle, and she spoke about the environmental impacts of reducing waste at the individual and institutional levels. Other presentations provided examples of successful zero waste projects, highlighting the importance of knowledge sharing and partnerships towards progress on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, discussions took place surrounding how waste affects the environment and climate change, in line with SDG 13: Climate Action.
This awareness-raising activity, which was carried out for students, raised awareness about achieving zero waste as an important step for campus sustainability.
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