Deposit Return System Targets 50,000 Points: Sustainability and Zero Waste Reform

Nurullah Öztürk, Chairman of Turkey's Environment Agency, announced plans to expand the deposit return system nationwide to align with sustainability and zero waste targets. The initiative aims to establish 150 counting verification centers and at least 50,000 return points, significantly reducing plastic waste.

Framework of Sustainability Reform

■50,000 return points to minimize plastic waste

■150 counting verification centers to enhance system efficiency

■Zero waste target to bolster environmental policy implementation

Turkey's expansion of the deposit return system underscores the country's commitment to environmental policies. This reform represents a critical step toward both economic and ecological sustainability. Markets will monitor how such initiatives influence consumer behavior over time.