The Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (PAM) awarded Turkish first woman Emine Erdoğan‘s “Zero Waste” venture on Thursday for its contributions to prosperity within the European-Mediterranean and Gulf areas.
Mehmet Özhaseki, the Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, accepted the award on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and first woman Emine Erdoğan at a ceremony held in Portugal.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the award was granted to the Zero Waste venture.
Özhaseki obtained the award from PAM Secretary-General Sergio Piazzi at a ceremony within the Forum Braga Conference Hall.
In his speech, Özhaseki expressed Türkiye’s satisfaction in being a part of the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly and contributing to its efforts.
He highlighted that the Zero Waste Movement has develop into a globally admired environmental initiative and financial mannequin.
Emphasizing the motion’s twin advantages of environmental safety and waste prevention, he stated: “We are transforming waste from all areas of our lives into economic value. Through waste collection, we have achieved an economic gain of 185 billion Turkish lira ($5.74 billion) and saved 498 million trees. Our Zero Waste Blue initiative, aimed at combating marine pollution, has recycled 7.8 million tons of plastic waste.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
