Evaluating the Turkish Environmental Label's participation in the Global Eco Label Network, Dr. Instructor Member Ayşe Sevencan said that this development will increase Turkey's competitiveness and contribute greatly to the economy. It became a member of the "Turkish Environmental Label System" Global Eco Label Network, which shows that a product produced in Turkey is "environmentally friendly". The Global Eco Label Network, in which 60 countries are represented, will contribute to the global recognition of the Turkish Environmental Label System carried out by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. determined the criteria in ceramic, textile, cleaning paper, hand washing dish soap, cosmetics, glass and touristic accommodation service groups. It is stated that the number will increase rapidly as the work on determining criteria for different product and service groups continues within the ministry. The company entitled to receive the "Environmental Label" can use the "Turkish Environmental Label" logo on the packaging of the product.
Required criteria for obtaining an environmental label
Making an assessment on the subject, Yeditepe University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Department of Economics Dr. Faculty Member Ayşe Sevencan said, “The Ministry of Environment sets the same criteria as the European Union in the world and brings a standard criteria system. This label will be given to companies that meet these basic criteria. Noting that the criteria are gathered under 5 main headings, Sevencan said, “The product does not create toxic waste. This is like the chlorine gas in the white A4 papers you always use. It maintains biodiversity, that is, the materials of products such as rattan or bamboo in furniture come from sustainable forests.
“It will also make a great contribution to the economy”
Emphasizing that this is a very important step for a sustainable future, Ayşe Sevencan stated that it will also increase its competitiveness in terms of economy. Sevencan said, “Now we are moving from import to export. With this new economy model, it is an item that will increase competition in exports. We know China's strength in competition, but China is not an economy capable of producing a lot of green products. There is such a large market in Europe, and with the Paris Climate Agreement, countries are already considering limiting the import of non-green products. This adds a great competitive edge. Therefore, it is very important for our companies to be green-labeled. It increases our competitive power in both domestic and foreign markets," he said.
We are moving to a circular economy
Emphasizing the contribution it will make to the industrial sector, Dr. Instructor Member Ayşe Sevencan said, “The Ministry of Industry has studies in the field of efficiency. We are moving from the linear to the circular economy. What does this mean? We are returning to a system where waste is not waste. This type of production will add efficiency, reduce costs and create a great opportunity.” Sevencan, its contribution to the economy; In the pandemic period when the demand was low, he explained with the example that the market market for green products was only 4.2 trillion Euros in the European market.
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