Recycling is not only an environmental necessity, but also a sector that makes great contributions to the economy. It provides positive effects on the national economy in many areas, from the protection of natural resources to employment creation, from energy saving to export. As the Tanrıkulu Group of Companies, we both protect the environment and add value to the economy with our investments in paper, glass, metal and plastic recycling.
1. Raw Material Savings and Resource Conservation
Recycling, which contributes greatly to the national economy by reducing the consumption of natural resources, enables the reuse of materials such as plastic, paper, glass and metal. The reduction in the need for new raw materials reduces external dependency and strengthens domestic production.
Example: 1 ton of recycled paper saves around 17 trees and reduces water consumption by 50%. Likewise, recycled plastics and metals consume less energy than new production.
2. Energy Savings and Cost Reduction
Recycling consumes less energy than traditional raw material processing methods, which reduces energy costs and provides economic advantages to both producers and consumers.
Example: Aluminum recycling consumes 95% less energy than new aluminum production. This great saving is reflected positively in the country's economy by reducing industrial and production costs.
3. Increasing Employment Opportunities
The recycling sector creates employment opportunities both directly and indirectly. Factories, sorting facilities, logistics companies and related supply chains provide employment opportunities for thousands of people.
Statistics: The recycling sector in Europe provides employment to approximately 1.5 million people. This figure shows the economic dimension of recycling.
4. Export and Foreign Currency Inflow
The recycling sector creates an important source of income for countries by providing exportable materials. As Tanrıkulu Group of Companies, we export 50% of our PET sheet products to foreign markets.
Advantages:
Exports increase the inflow of foreign exchange into the country's economy.
It keeps the competitiveness of domestic production high in foreign markets.
The recycling industry becomes an important part of global trade.
5. Waste Management and Reducing Environmental Costs
Recycling minimizes municipal and state expenses by reducing the amount of waste. Less waste means less need for landfill space, which reduces municipalities' costs.
Example: In the United States, recycling reduces waste collection and landfill costs by $4 billion annually.
The recycling sector is a strategic area that contributes to the preservation of economic and ecological balance. As Tanrıkulu Group of Companies, we continue to add value to our country's economy by making recycling more efficient with continuous investment and development. We must make recycling a standard of living in order to protect our future and support economic growth.
