NPISTANBUL Hospital received Zero Waste Certificate
Üsküdar University NPISTANBUL Hospital received the Basic Level Zero Waste Certificate by establishing the Zero Waste Management System in accordance with the Zero Waste Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 12/07/2019 and numbered 30829. The certificate issued by the Istanbul Governorship Provincial Directorate of Environment and Urbanization will be valid for 5 years.
Recyclable wastes are collected by separating them from domestic waste in order to keep our world a livable place. With the steps taken in line with the Zero Waste Regulation; NPISTANBUL Hospital received the Basic Level Zero Waste Certificate.
Within the scope of the "Zero Waste Project" initiated under the leadership of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization to prevent waste, use resources more efficiently, reduce the amount of waste, recycle waste, and leave a clean world for the future, the hospital has received the Zero Waste Certificate at the Basic Level by carrying out the necessary work.
Within the framework of the Zero Waste Regulation, recyclable packaging, non-recyclable (domestic), hazardous and medical wastes are separated in labeled, colored waste containers in accordance with the regulation within the hospital and collected in waste collection areas designated according to the nature of the waste. Each accumulated waste is given to licensed companies.
Recyclable packaging waste (paper, plastic, glass and metal) is delivered to the recycling company contracted by the municipality, non-recyclable (household) waste is delivered to the municipality, and hazardous and medical waste is delivered to the company licensed by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.
Trainings are provided on waste
Within the framework of the Zero Waste Regulation, waste containers were colored and visuals were added to waste labels for effective waste separation. Vegetable oils produced in the hospital's cafeteria are delivered to a licensed company. All wastes are given to companies in exchange for documents and records of the wastes are kept. Trainings are provided within the framework of environment, waste and zero waste management in order to dispose of waste effectively and correctly.