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Zero Waste Festival at Atatürk Airport Concluded with Concerts
The Zero Waste Festival held at Atatürk Airport from June 4 to 7 concluded with final day events and concerts. Workshops, games, competitions, and educational programs were organized for children and youth during the festival.
The Zero Waste Festival, held at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul from June 4 to 7, concluded on its final day with awareness activities and concerts. The festival was organized through the collaboration of the Zero Waste Foundation and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
The event was held under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, Chairperson of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste and Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation. The festival saw a large turnout, with the venue filled with visitors on the last day as well.
Workshops Organized for Children and Youth
Throughout the day, workshops focused on creating toys and artworks from recycled materials were held for children and young people. Environmental-themed games, competitions, interactive educational programs, and concerts were also part of the schedule.
Speaking on stage on the final day, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül expressed his pleasure in coming together with citizens as part of Istanbul Zero Waste Week. Gül noted that over 1,500 events were held during the festival and highlighted the enthusiasm of the participants filling the venue.
He also stated their intention to organize larger events in bigger venues next year. His remarks emphasized the festival’s positive reception in the city and raised expectations for future editions.
The Festival Described as a New Beginning for Istanbul
Zero Waste Foundation President Samed Ağırbaş said there was great enthusiasm on the final day. Ağırbaş stated that they completed a wonderful festival together with 16 million Istanbul residents, describing it as a new beginning for the city.
Ağırbaş also announced that they will hold various events in different districts of Istanbul in cooperation with the Governor’s Office, signaling that the festival will not be limited to a single location.
The festival concluded with concerts by Buray and Ceza. Throughout the event, themes of environmental awareness, recycling, and sustainability were emphasized.
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