Türkiye promotes zero waste at COP31 while domestic waste generation rises

Türkiye is hosting a Zero Waste Day at the UN climate summit but faces criticism for growing domestic waste generation and rising plastic imports from Europe, raising questions about the credibility of its climate messaging.

First covered Nov 10, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article

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12h Climate Home News Türkiye pushes “zero waste” at COP31, but is it delivering at home? — Türkiye is hosting a Zero Waste Day at the UN climate summit, led by its First Lady, but its own waste generation keeps rising while plastic imports from…

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ec.europa.eu Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

environment.ec.europa.eu Commission publishes draft list of countries authorised to import EU waste

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