First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has attended the opening ceremony of the Zero Waste Museum, held on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
The museum showcases the nine-year journey of the Zero Waste Movement. It highlights the movement’s achievements in Türkiye and internationally, alongside examples of circular economy practices.
Its exhibits look at the environmental impact of waste, recycling processes and the conservation of natural resources. They also feature practices such as reuse and turning waste into art.
The museum also has interactive displays, digital applications and artworks.
During her visit, the First Lady toured the exhibits and left a message for the future on the museum’s “2035 Wish Wall”.
Another feature, the “Pledge Tree”, is built around an olive tree more than 30 years old. Visitors can write their environmental commitments on leaf-shaped cards and place them on the tree.
The museum introduces international visitors to Türkiye’s experience in promoting zero waste. It also raises awareness of resource efficiency and the circular economy.
Earlier at COP31, the First Lady met Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of Türkiye, and discussed the Zero Waste movement.
