Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Produstion
The Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, aligning closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through interdisciplinary research and innovative practices, IZTECH encourages resource efficiency, responsible waste management, and the development of environmentally friendly technologies. The university prioritizes projects focused on sustainable energy solutions, eco-friendly construction, nature based solutions and circular economy principles, equipping students and researchers with the knowledge and tools to minimize environmental impact. By fostering collaborations with industry and local communities, IZTECH not only advances sustainable practices within its own campus but also contributes to broader regional and national efforts to transition toward more sustainable, resilient, and eco-conscious economies.
Operational Measures
IZTECH has a Waste Management Commission that regulates, organizes and oversees the safe waste collection and disposal of all campus waste. IZTECH’s 2019-2023 Strategic Plan, Indicator 2.1.2 (Page 70) measures “Realization rate of sustainable hazardous waste management system in indoor and outdoor areas on campus (%)” and Indicator 2.1.3 measures “Realization rate of the sustainable non-hazardous waste management system (İYTE Zero Waste Project) in indoor and outdoor areas on the campus (%)”. For the year 2021 both non-hazardous and hazardous waste collection and disposal activities reached 100 % on campus.
The Sustainable Green Campus Coordinatorship at IZTECH supports and oversees all activities related to waste minimization on campus. The Directive tates that waste minimization is one of its aims.
Generated and recycled waste information is measured and monitored by the IZTECH Waste Management Commission. IZTECH measures the amount of organic waste generated based on its population and 0.8 kg/ca waste generation rate. Based on this calculationapproximately 6-8 tons of waste, which corresponds to filling a garbage truck, is collected everyday.
Rector Prof. within the scope of moving the sections in the buildings where earthquake strengthening works will be carried out at IZTECH and shaping the spatial organizations. Dr. A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Yusuf Baran.
Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran met with IZTECH Waste Commission. Rector Baran, who received information about the activities of the commission that contributes to the waste management of the Institute and carries out projects on this subject within the scope of sustainable green campus studies, thanked the members of the commission for their work.
In the online meeting, the studies carried out by both universities on sustainability, as well as joint work that can be done in this context, were discussed.
