TOBB Board Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said in his speech here that the Deposit Field Management System will be a turning point for the circular economy goals.
Stating that the system will not only protect the environment but also make a significant contribution to the sustainability of industry and economy, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Circular economy is no longer just an option, but a necessity. Waste management is one of the most critical elements in our efforts to eliminate waste, use our resources efficiently and protect our environment. “The concept of waste is rapidly becoming a strategic resource in all sectors,” he said.
Hisarcıklıoğlu explained that regulations under the European Union (EU) Green Deal now make conditions such as the use of recycled materials in export products mandatory.
“The system is a crucial step for our industry to maintain its international competitiveness”
Stating that the importation of qualified waste was made difficult by the Waste Shipment Regulation, Hisarcıklıoğlu used the following statements:
“In addition, global studies on plastics are putting the restriction of plastic trade on the agenda.
These developments require the recycling of waste and the more effective use of local resources. In this context, the deposit management system is a crucial step for our industry to maintain its international competitiveness. More effective utilization of waste in our country has become a necessity not only for our environment but also for our economy. The key to success in the deposit management system is separate collection at the source.
At this point, we believe that the GEKAP fees paid by the private sector should be used for these investments.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that investments are crucial in terms of the effectiveness of waste management and its contribution to the country's economy.
“With the introduction of the system we will see significant changes in our economy.”
Stating that they have been closely following the work on the system for about four years, Hisarcıklıoğlu said:
“The common wish of all our stakeholders was that field management would be carried out effectively and transparently in collaboration with the public-private sector. The protocol that we will sign here today shows that these demands have been met and that we have taken a big step together.” “With the introduction of the deposit system, we will experience significant changes in our economy.”
Stating that there are analyzes that show that the system can recycle 500,000 tons of waste annually at full capacity, Hisarcıklıoğlu concluded his words as follows:
“This is a huge win both environmentally and economically. In addition, thanks to the system, our industry's carbon footprint will be reduced and significant savings will be achieved in energy and raw material consumption. At this point we benefit from our experience.” “We believe that we should plan investments for the widespread use of deposit return machines step by step. This allows us to maximize our contribution to the environment while reducing the burden borne by the private sector.
Bendevi Palandöken, Chairman of the Association of Turkish Artisans and Craftsmen (TESK), also pointed out the importance of the ministry taking action in this area, which pollutes the environment and harms human health.
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