ITU Zero Waste Institute aims to integrate the zero waste approach into education, research, and governance processes at Istanbul Technical University through a holistic perspective. The Institute conducts scientific research in line with resource efficiency, circular economy, and sustainable production and consumption models, supports interdisciplinary collaborations, and contributes to the development of innovative practices.

Operating in alignment with ITU’s strong academic infrastructure and research capacity, the Institute seeks to develop exemplary practices at the campus scale, establish collaborations with national and international stakeholders, and contribute to the wider dissemination of the zero waste approach at the societal level. In this context, the ITU Zero Waste Institute carries out its activities at the institute level to contribute to knowledge production, educational activities, and policy development for a sustainable future.