Publication: Social Perspective of Sustainable Consumption, A Case Study for Toothpaste Boxes
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Tüketimdeki hızlı artış, doğal kaynakları yok olma aşamasına getiriyor. Mevcut tüketim
alışkanlıkların olası ekolojik etkileri, aşırı tüketim, sürdürülemez tüketim kalıplarını ve sürdürülebilir
tüketim gibi kavramları ön plana çıkarmıştır. 12.07.2019 tarihinde yayınlanan Sıfır Atık Yönetmeliği
ile Türkiye'de atık azaltımı zorunlu hale gelmiştir. Geri dönüştürülebilir atıklar arasında ambalaj
atıkları önemli bir paya sahiptir. Sürdürülebilir tüketimin en önemli noktası sosyal yönüdür, ancak
genellikle göz ardı edilir. Bu çalışmada sürdürülebilir tüketimin toplumsal bakış açısına ışık
tutulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda pilot ürün olarak diş macunu kutuları seçilmiş ve tüketicilerin
diş macunu kutuları kullanımına yaklaşımları araştırılmıştır. 300 katılımcıya anket uygulandı.
Araştırma sonucunda, katılımcıların %90,7'sinin diş macunu kutularının çıkarılmasını olumlu veya
kısmen olumlu karşıladığı görülmüştür. Sürdürülebilir kalkınma, sürdürülebilir ekonomi ve döngüsel
ekonomi konularında farkındalık düzeyinin yüksek olmadığı; Kişilerin yönlendirilmesinde
eksiklikler olduğu tespit edildi. Elde edilen sonuçların karar vericilere ve uygulayıcılara
sürdürülebilir tüketimi daha etkin bir şekilde benimsemeleri için yol gösterici olacağı
düşünülmektedir.
The rapid increase in consumption brings natural resources to the stage of extinction. The possible ecological effects of current consumption patterns have highlighted concepts such as excessive consumption, unsustainable consumption patterns, and sustainable consumption. Waste reduction in Turkey has become mandatory with the Zero Waste Regulation published in 12.07.2019. Among the recyclable wastes, packaging wastes hold a significant portion. The most significant point of sustainable consumption is its social aspect however it is often overlooked. In this study, it was aimed to shed light on to social perspective of sustainable consumption. In this context, toothpaste boxes were selected as a pilot product and consumers' approaches to using toothpaste boxes were investigated. A questionnaire was applied to 300 participants. As a result of the study, it was observed that 90.7% of the participants viewed the removal of the toothpaste boxes positively or partially. It was revealed that the level of awareness on sustainable development, sustainable economy, and circular economy are not high; It determined that there were deficiencies in the directing of individuals. It is thought that the obtained results would be a guide for decision-makers and practitioners to adopt sustainable consumption more effectively.
The rapid increase in consumption brings natural resources to the stage of extinction. The possible ecological effects of current consumption patterns have highlighted concepts such as excessive consumption, unsustainable consumption patterns, and sustainable consumption. Waste reduction in Turkey has become mandatory with the Zero Waste Regulation published in 12.07.2019. Among the recyclable wastes, packaging wastes hold a significant portion. The most significant point of sustainable consumption is its social aspect however it is often overlooked. In this study, it was aimed to shed light on to social perspective of sustainable consumption. In this context, toothpaste boxes were selected as a pilot product and consumers' approaches to using toothpaste boxes were investigated. A questionnaire was applied to 300 participants. As a result of the study, it was observed that 90.7% of the participants viewed the removal of the toothpaste boxes positively or partially. It was revealed that the level of awareness on sustainable development, sustainable economy, and circular economy are not high; It determined that there were deficiencies in the directing of individuals. It is thought that the obtained results would be a guide for decision-makers and practitioners to adopt sustainable consumption more effectively.
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Zeyrek M., GÜRSOY HAKSEVENLER B. H., \"Social Perspective of Sustainable Consumption, A Case Study for Toothpaste Boxes\", 2ND INTERNATIONAL CITYAND ECOLOGY CONGRESS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Türkiye, 02 Aralık 2021
