Circular Economy Summit held with the participation of Istanbul Chamber of Industry and Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters’ Association

The “Circular Economy Summit” was organized by Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM) in cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) and Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters’ Association (IMMIB). The opening speeches of the event, which was held at the South Campus Conference Hall, were delivered by Istanbul Medipol University Vice-President Prof. Recep Öztürk, SURKAM Director Prof. Rana Atabay Kuşçu, and Climate Change Studies Application and Research Center (İKLİMER) Director Prof. Zekâi Şen. Executives from the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters’ Association, academics, and industry experts attended the summit. Speakers who are experts in their fields gave assessments on topics, such as the integration of circular economy in industry, the importance of innovation, and green transformation.

PROF. ÖZTÜRK: CIRCULAR ECONOMY IS INDISPENSABLE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 
In his opening speech at the event, Prof. Recep Öztürk, Vice-President of Istanbul Medipol University, emphasized the importance of circular economy and said: “The mission of our university is to train individuals with universal values who will lead science and society through education, research, and development activities. Raising awareness and providing solutions to the most important issues of our time, such as sustainable development and circular economy, are important tasks for us. Circular economy is a system that aims to keep resources in the economy for as long as possible and minimize waste generation, as opposed to the ‘use and throw’ approach. This model provides energy savings by preserving the value of products and materials, while paving the way for the development of innovative business models and technologies. As a result, the circular economy is essential for a sustainable future.”