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Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University has decided in its Senate, which is the highest decision
mechanism, to carry out necessary works for the management of waste at the university and the
adoption of a zero waste policy, and it implements this policy with determination.

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University collaborates with the Municipality of Kucukçekmece district,
which implements developed recycling systems. The program has been designed to allow accessible
collection of all recyclable materials (plastic, paper, glass, metal, and household waste). Also, there
are separate collecting stands for used batteries and bottle caps in buildings and easily accessible
public areas within the university campus.

We removed personal garbage bins in the offices and placed recycling units in common areas and
corridors to spread recycling awareness. Thus, we made waste sorting easier and faster. Instead of
throwing all waste into the trash in the office, the staff throw it into the recycling unit according to the type of garbage. The waste collected in these units is transferred to the recycling collection center and then delivered to Kucükcekmece Municipality Recycling teams.

IZU also promotes the recycling of Electronic Waste and ink cartridges from printers. E-waste items
should not be disposed of in regular trash due to their high concentrations of toxic chemicals and
heavy metals.