Environmental Cleaning by Estonya and Karatay Zero Waste Volunteers in Konya

Konya's Karatay District Municipality Karatay City Council Zero Waste Working Group collected waste and garbage thrown by people who are insensitive to the environment and nature around Altınapa Dam at the World Cleaning Day event attended by Estonia-based 'Let's Do It Turkey'.

The event, which was held with the support of Estonya-based non-governmental organization 'Let's Do It Turkey', was attended by Karatay City Council Zero Waste Working Group members and volunteers, as well as managers, volunteers and citizens of "Let's Do It Turkey".

PRODUCTS FROM WASTE WILL BE EXHIBITED

At the end of the day-long event, the wastes, most of which consist of household wastes, will be turned into advanced recycling materials and the resulting products will be exhibited. On the other hand, wastes that cannot be converted into any works will be included in the recycling process.

Dilara Erel, Coordinator of Karatay City Council Zero Waste Working Group, said, "We collected waste and garbage around Altınapa within the framework of our Zero Waste activities. We plan to make 3D models from these collected wastes within the framework of upcycling. I would like to thank our Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca and Let's Do It Turkey for supporting us in our work."

Hatice Kübra Sarı, one of the representatives of Let's Do It Turkey, stated that they are very happy to take part in such a project together with Karatay City Council. Kübra Sarı said, "Together with 100 volunteers, we collect garbage and waste around Altınapa Dam. Our goal is to draw attention to the issue of zero waste with garbage blindness and to support a sustainable environment. We think that our resources are limitless, but unfortunately this is not the case. We wanted to draw attention to this as well. I would like to thank everyone who supported me."