Zero Waste

In accordance with the Zero Waste Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 20829, our Vocational School has:

Completed all necessary planning to achieve its Zero Waste objectives.
Established a comprehensive Zero Waste Management System, including the separation of waste at its source, temporary storage, and delivery of recyclable waste to licensed recycling companies.
Successfully implemented sustainable environmental management practices.

As a result of these efforts, our Vocational School was awarded the Zero Waste Certificate in 2023, which is valid until 2028.

Zero Waste and Environmental Commission

No.	Position	Name
1	Chair	Lecturer İsmail KÜÇÜKALİ
2	Member	Asst. Prof. Şeyda ÖZTÜRK
3	Member	Lecturer Hatice N. BAŞDEMİR
4	Member	Lecturer Dilek ÖVDÜR
5	Member	Lecturer Ali ÇİÇEK
6	Member	Lecturer Gül İŞÇİ BAŞ
7	Unit Coordinator	School Secretary Hasan ARSLAN
8	Student Representative	Yağmur SÜZGÜN

Zero Waste Commission – Roles and Responsibilities

1. Chair of the Commission

Lead and manage the activities of the Commission.
Ensure effective communication between the University Administration and the Commission.
Set the agenda and chair Commission meetings.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Commission decisions.
Ensure that the reports prepared by the Commission are submitted to the University Administration.

2. Unit Coordinator (Faculty/Vocational School Secretary)

Coordinate the Commission's activities at the faculty or vocational school level.
Ensure effective coordination among academic representatives, administrative representatives, and the student representative within the unit.
Plan and facilitate the implementation of Zero Waste policies at the unit level.
Ensure that all Zero Waste activities carried out within the unit are properly documented and reported.
Maintain regular communication with the University Zero Waste Coordination Office.
Conduct official correspondence related to Zero Waste through the unit secretariat and follow up on official documents.
Organize training sessions, awareness campaigns, and informational activities within the unit.
Ensure that the Commission's decisions are implemented within the unit and that implementation results are reported.
Organize internal inspections and monitoring activities when necessary and report any identified issues to the Commission.

3. Commission Members (Academic Staff)

Ensure the effective implementation of Zero Waste practices within their respective departments.
Organize awareness activities for academic staff and students.
Monitor source separation of waste and recycling processes.
Submit reports on departmental Zero Waste activities to the Commission.
Promote Zero Waste awareness through educational and academic activities.
Review Commission agenda items and provide opinions and recommendations.
Monitor developments related to Zero Waste and report them to the Commission.
Communicate departmental issues and challenges to the Commission.
Support the implementation of Commission decisions.
Contribute to the University's overall Zero Waste initiatives.
Promote the sharing of best practices by comparing successful implementations across different units.
Participate in data collection and reporting processes.
Monitor the implementation of Commission decisions and provide feedback.
Take an active role in training, awareness, and educational activities.
Contribute to organizing activities that enhance Zero Waste awareness among staff.
Make recommendations for potential collaborations with external organizations and institutions.
Participate in the Commission's decision-making process through voting.

4. Zero Waste Student Representative

Promote Zero Waste awareness among students.
Develop projects in collaboration with student clubs and organizations.
Organize Zero Waste-themed events, campaigns, and social responsibility projects.
Communicate students' suggestions and requests to the Commission.
Ensure continuity of student representation by supporting the transition to newly elected representatives.

5. Administrative Unit Representative (Zero Waste Volunteer)

Ensure waste separation at the source within administrative units.
Inform and raise awareness among administrative staff regarding Zero Waste practices.
Monitor and report the implementation of Zero Waste activities.
Regularly report the quantity, types, and recycling rates of waste generated within the unit to the Commission.
Develop innovative ideas and contribute to the continuous improvement of Zero Waste practices.

6. General Responsibilities of the Commission

Develop and update the University's Zero Waste policies.
Ensure that Zero Waste objectives are incorporated into the University's strategic plans.
Coordinate and monitor Zero Waste activities across all academic and administrative units.
Organize training, awareness, and information activities.
Establish and monitor Zero Waste performance indicators and prepare relevant reports.
Ensure that Zero Waste practices and related activities are published and regularly updated on the University's official website.

Zero Waste Mission, Vision, Objectives, and Policy

Mission

To conduct our educational and academic activities with a strong sense of environmental responsibility, while raising awareness among our students and academic staff about the Zero Waste philosophy and contributing to a sustainable future.

Vision

To become a model higher education institution that embraces the principles of a sustainable university, instills environmental awareness in its students, and integrates the Zero Waste approach as a core value in its educational programs, research, and academic activities.

Objectives

To promote Zero Waste awareness throughout all educational units.
To encourage environmentally friendly habits among students.
To promote waste reduction, recycling, and reuse in academic activities.
To integrate sustainability and Zero Waste concepts into educational curricula.
To continuously monitor and evaluate Zero Waste practices in faculties and vocational schools.
To ensure regular reporting on the implementation and effectiveness of Zero Waste practices.

Zero Waste Policy

Our Vocational School is committed to implementing the following Zero Waste policies:

Integrating the Zero Waste philosophy into course content, educational activities, and campus events.
Developing awareness-raising projects with the active participation of students.
Giving priority to recyclable, reusable, and environmentally friendly materials in educational activities.
Establishing and maintaining the necessary infrastructure for waste separation at the source.
Continuously improving Zero Waste practices across all educational units.
Supporting the efficient use of natural resources and minimizing waste generation.
Encouraging the participation of all stakeholders in environmental sustainability initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with national environmental legislation and the principles of sustainable development.

Unit Zero Waste Organization Chart

Zero-Waste Policy