Within the scope of the Zero Waste program implemented at Sakarya University, all waste is separated at its source and recycled in various ways . Food waste is also collected within this scope, measured and delivered to Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality for recycling. In accordance with the agreement made with the catering company serving on campus, the amount of waste is measured before the waste disposal process. In terms of recycling food waste, clean foods that are not served within this scope are directed to those in need determined by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality.
Apart from this, the food waste generated is classified by relevant companies and subjected to disposal or recycling. Organic wastes are used as biogas or liquid biofertilizer. For the recycling of organic waste within the university area; there is an organic waste collection area on campus to recycle organic waste and use it as fertilizer. All organic waste is collected and processed for recycling. (URL 1).
Sakarya University supports local farmers and food producers in food safety and sustainable agriculture knowledge, skills and technology (URL 2). In particular, faculty members of the Food Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering of the university carry out studies on pests that damage agricultural products and support farmers on these issues. Additionally, seminars, panels and meetings are held on sustainable agricultural methods and technologies (URL 3, URL 4).
Farmers' demands, regional expectations and needs are taken into account in R&D studies for sustainable and safe agriculture. For this purpose, Sakarya University attaches great importance to research centers and laboratories related to agricultural sciences and prefers to invest (URL 5).
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