1. A proposal to Decrease Ecological Footprint
caused by Solid Organic Waste Generation
in Bilkent
Muhammet Ayhan
March 12, 2012

2. Agenda
• Introduction & Basics
• Problem Definition
• Problem Analysis
• Proposed Solutions
• Assessment Criteria
• Research Methodology
• References

3. Introduction & Basics
• Average daily waste:
– 1.14 kgs per capita
– 34% of this amount is organic, approximately
– C & H: Meal, vegetable waste, bread etc.
• 4000+ people live in Bilkent campus!
• 3 mass food production centers
• No seperation of inorganic/organic waste
at source

4. Problem Definition
Absence of an organic solid waste
recycling system which triggers high
ecological footprint rates for Bilkent

5. Problem Analysis-I
Figure showing the average ecological footprint
of a person in Turkey

6. Problem Analysis-II
How organic solid waste increase footprint?
– Collection activities:
• Mass collection
• VehiclesCO2 producedGreenhouse Effect
– Landfilling practices:
• Production of poisonous liquids
• Soil & Water Poisoning
• Greenhouse gas emissions: Methane (CH4)

7. Proposed Solutions-I

8. Proposed Solutions-II

9. Proposed Solutions-III

10. Assessment Criteria

11. Research Methodology
• Research on the similar applications of
organic solid waste collection & recycling
activities
• Interview with Bilkent University authorities
to get information about organic waste
recycling implementation
• A survey within Bilkent community to
measure the consciousness & potential
effectiveness of the solutions proposed

12. References
• “ANUgreen HotRot Organics Recycling Project.” ANUgreen -
Sustainability Office. Barry Hughes, 11 Jul. 2007. Web. 10
Mar. 2012
• “Belediye Atık İstatistikleri.” Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu. TÜİK,
22 Feb. 2012. Web. 26 Feb. 2012
• “Footprint Calculator.” Global Footprint Network. n.p., n.d.
Web. 10 Mar. 2012.
• Free PowerPoint Templates. Green Recycling Powerpoint
Template. n.p., n.d. PPT File.
• “İdari Birimler." Bilkent Üniversitesi. n.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb.
2012.
• Turkish Court of Accounts. Waste Management in Turkey
National Regulations and Evaluation of Implementation
Results Performance Audit Report. n.p., Jan. 2007. PDF file.

13. THANKS!