On October 18, 2025, the Presidential Circular (No: 2025/17) officially enacted the National Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2028). This strategy elevates Türkiye’s Zero Waste policy to a new level, laying the foundation for a transition to a green and circular economic model where resources are reused effectively.
Global climate crises, water scarcity, and environmental degradation clearly show that waste management alone is no longer sufficient. The strategy places sustainable, future-oriented solutions at its core through circular resource use and systemic transformation.
A New Era in Green Investment and Eco-Design
In the coming period, institutions will face a comprehensive transformation—not only reducing waste but also redesigning their products and processes across their entire life cycle. With this strategy:
- Designing products that consume fewer resources, have a longer lifespan, and are recyclable using eco-design principles,
- Prioritizing circular economy investments and moving toward systems that reduce carbon footprints,
- Restructuring supply chains with a focus on sustainability and efficiency
have become strategic imperatives.
Within this framework, green transformation is regarded not only as an environmental concern but also as a core component of economic resilience.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Institutional Responsibility
The implementation process of the strategy will be coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change. According to the action plan:
- All public institutions will be required to report their activities within their areas of responsibility every three months.
- These reports will ensure transparency and accountability while enabling progress tracking.
- The private sector will be expected to develop compliance plans aligned with the strategy, particularly within the context of public-private cooperation.
The National Circular Economy Strategy signals a structural transformation in Türkiye’s environmental policies. This approach, which goes beyond waste management, calls on the business world, public sector, and society to take collective action. The challenge now is not merely managing waste, but protecting resources and redesigning the future.
