“We Need to Reduce Waste Imports to Zero in 3-4 Years”
Mr. Zeki Sarıbekir, President of ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association made a clear evaluation on waste imports that have recently appeared in the agenda: “We should gradually reduce the import of waste to zero in 3-4 years, just as China did."
Turkey's ranking first in waste imports in Europe continues to appear on the agenda. ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association made a statement on the matter. Zeki Sarıbekir, President of ASD said that waste imports should be reduced to zero within 3-4 years. According to Mr. Zeki Sarıbekir, everyone needs to be aware of this issue in order to develop the recycling sector. Quality recycling can be achieved by collecting wastes separately at the source and collecting them separately via local governments.
“Sustainable development goals, circular economy and European Green Deal are our main agenda”
Stating that wastes should be collected separately under the supervision of municipalities, Mr. Zeki Sarıbekir, President of ASD said, "Sustainable development goals, circular economy and European Green Deal matters should be our main agenda. These issues are of great importance for country's reputation. The most important thing for us within the scope of sustainable development goals is 'Responsible consumption and production'. As a country, we need to pursue this framework in the production and consumption cycle. Turkey cannot and should not be the country that imports the most waste from EU countries. The carbon footprint, circular economy and European Green Deal will be decisive elements in the new world order. As an export, production and employment-oriented packaging industry, we strongly oppose this situation. This may also negatively affect Turkey's total exports”.
Key point in exports to Europe: European Green Deal
Underlining that 'Sustainability' and 'Environment' factors are decisive in packaging production, Mr. Zeki Sarıbekir said: “Recycling of packaging is highly important to contribute to the country's economy and the environment. Packages are not garbage, they are materials that create economy. We also import recycled plastic, which is an input in our production. We should reduce these imports to zero over time by reinforcing our country's recycling infrastructure. Recycling our own waste will make great contribution to our economy. We also include the European Green Deal, Circular Economy and Recycling vision for a sustainable environment in our agenda. The European Union also aims to gradually implement the European Green Deal within the framework of the climate – neutrality objective for 2050. As ASD, we will closely follow the transition to a carbon-free economy and continue to provide our sector with the best support we can offer as we do our part in the next period”.
Sincerely,
ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association
Other Recent News
![The Crescents and Stars for Packaging 2024 Competition Finalists](/files/downloads/aay 2024 belli oldu.JPG?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
The Crescents and Stars for Packaging 2024 Competition Finalists
Read More![Packaging Sector Achieved 2.2 Billion Dollars of Foreign Trade Surplus](/files/es/gundem/ihracat_20.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Packaging Sector Achieved 2.2 Billion Dollars of Foreign Trade Surplus
Read More![Applications Started to Be a ‘Star' of Packaging](/files/images/content/gundem/AmbalajAyYıldızları2022Yarısması_Toplu.JPG?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Applications Started to Be a ‘Star' of Packaging
Read More![‘Faster' Export Period in Packaging](/files/images/content/gundem/benefits-of-importing-and-exporting.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
‘Faster' Export Period in Packaging
Read More![The Packaging Sector Came Together at ‘ASD Packaging Congress'](/files/images/content/gundem/2020/ASD_AmbalajKongresi_2023_kolaj.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
The Packaging Sector Came Together at ‘ASD Packaging Congress'
Read More![Grand Meeting at ‘the Center of Packaging'](/files/images/content/gundem/AAF_2023_kolaj.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Grand Meeting at ‘the Center of Packaging'
Read More![Packaging Exports Target Europe](/files/images/content/gundem/ASD_ihracat_2023.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Packaging Exports Target Europe
Read More![ASD Packaging Congress 2023 - 2nd International Packaging Industry Congress](/files/images/content/gundem/ASDCongress_2023_1_a.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
ASD Packaging Congress 2023 - 2nd International Packaging Industry Congress
Read More![The Economy with 490 billion Dollars of Value is ‘Packaged”](/files/images/content/gundem/ASD_iftar2023.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
The Economy with 490 billion Dollars of Value is ‘Packaged”
Read More![Turkish Students are Champions of Design](/files/images/content/gundem/WS_student_2022.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Turkish Students are Champions of Design
Read More![International Award to ‘Stars of Packaging'](/files/es/gundem/worldstar_trophy.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
International Award to ‘Stars of Packaging'
Read More![Packaging Industry Expands ‘The Circle' of Exports](/files/images/content/gundem/ihracat_21.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Packaging Industry Expands ‘The Circle' of Exports
Read More![72 Thousand Visitors from 130 Countries Came Together in Istanbul](/files/images/content/gundem/fuar_2022_klj.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
72 Thousand Visitors from 130 Countries Came Together in Istanbul
Read More![‘Crescent and Stars for Packaging' Awards Ceremony Organized](/files/images/content/gundem/AmbalajAyYıldızları2022Yarısması_Toplu.JPG?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
‘Crescent and Stars for Packaging' Awards Ceremony Organized
Read More![The Packaging Exports Increase Rapidly](/files/images/content/gundem/Ihracat_2022.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
The Packaging Exports Increase Rapidly
Read More![ASD 2022 Packaging e-Bulletin ( Ambalaj e-Bülteni )](/files/images/content/gundem/e-Bulletin_22.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
ASD 2022 Packaging e-Bulletin ( Ambalaj e-Bülteni )
Read More![Export Enabled the Growth of 'Packaging'](/files/images/content/gundem/ihracat_20.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Export Enabled the Growth of 'Packaging'
Read More![Results of the 18th National Packaging Design Student Competition Announced](/files/images/content/gundem/17.Ogr.Yrs.Toren.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
Results of the 18th National Packaging Design Student Competition Announced
Read More![The Finalists of “10th Crescents and Stars for Packaging” are Announced](/files/images/content/gundem/AAY 2020_ödül.jpg?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)
The Finalists of “10th Crescents and Stars for Packaging” are Announced
Read More![‘Let's Recycle Our Waste' Message from ASD at Türkiye Environment Week](/files/images/content/gundem/CevreAjans_1.png?w=360&h=255&scale=both&mode=crop&anchor=middlecenter&404=404.png)