06.06.2026 14:10
On the second day of the Zero Waste Festival, important messages were delivered on the axes of environment, economy, art, and technology with the participation of Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar. While sustainable living culture stood out at the events held at Atatürk Airport, the Haberler.com stand was one of the festival's notable points with intense interest from visitors.
Under the auspices of Emine Erdoğan, Chair of the United Nations (UN) High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste and Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation, the Zero Waste Festival, realized in cooperation with the Zero Waste Foundation and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, hosted thousands of visitors on its second day. Events addressing environmental awareness, energy efficiency, circular economy, and sustainable living brought together economy, technology, art, and education under one roof.
HABERLER.COM STAND BECAME ONE OF THE FESTIVAL'S HIGHLIGHTS
The Haberler.com stand set up in the festival area stood out as one of the busiest visitor spots on the second day. In this special area prepared with the slogan "Zero Waste in the Digital World," eco-friendly digital habits were explained, raising awareness about sustainable technology use and digital cleaning.
While visitors participated in interactive activities, the "Garbage Atlas" theater show prepared especially for children drew great interest. The Haberler.com stand attracted attention throughout the day with its work combining environmental awareness and digital transformation.
EMİNE ERDOĞAN'S GLOBAL CALL
Speaking at the opening of the Zero Waste Forum 2026, Emine Erdoğan emphasized that zero waste is not just an environmental policy but also a global responsibility concerning humanity's shared future. Noting that representatives from 183 countries gathered in Istanbul, Erdoğan stated that the culture of waste deepens the climate crisis and said that zero waste should be considered a climate action before the COP31 Climate Summit.
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MINISTER KACIR: WE ARE BUILDING A NEW CULTURE OF LIVING
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that the zero waste approach offers not only an environmental transformation but also an economic and technological transformation model. Expressing that Turkey is accelerating its green transformation investments, Kacır said they aim to achieve sustainable development goals through projects that strengthen the circular economy and technology-focused investments.
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MINISTER BAYRAKTAR: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS NOW A NECESSITY
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar also highlighted that energy efficiency and the zero waste approach are two complementary important elements. Stating that the Zero Waste Movement has turned into a strong environmental brand on an international scale, Bayraktar announced that all electricity used during the festival would be supplied from renewable sources and that the event would be the world's first YEK-G certified festival.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ZERO WASTE ON THE TABLE
During the panels held as part of the Zero Waste Forum, circular economy, combating climate change, resource efficiency, and zero waste policies were discussed. International experts emphasized the importance of going beyond recycling and focusing on less consumption, reuse, and sustainable production models.
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SİNAN AKÇIL AND EMRE AYDIN TOOK THE STAGE
In addition to environment-themed workshops, recycling activities, and children's programs, art events at the festival also attracted great interest. Concerts given with instruments made from recycled materials were followed with interest, while Sinan Akçıl and Emre Aydın added color to the festival with their stage performances.
CONTINUES WITH HIGH PARTICIPATION
The festival, organized under the theme "Efficiency in Energy, Transformation in the Future," aims to promote a sustainable living culture and increase environmental awareness. The festival will continue to welcome visitors with forums, panels, workshops, and concerts until June 7.
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