Circular Economy Booth And VR event

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Description:

Battery Sharing Stand Building and Zero Waste Awareness Event

Date: 26 November 2026
Venue: Tuzla Municipality Building, Istanbul, Türkiye
Target Audience: Students

As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction 2026, Tuzla Municipality is organizing the “Battery Sharing Stand Building Event” to raise awareness among students about zero waste, reuse, resource efficiency and sustainable production.

During the event, students will work together to assemble Battery Sharing Stands by reusing materials that have previously served other purposes and are no longer in use. The main supporting structures of the stands will be made largely from reusable materials, while the battery storage compartments will be produced using 3D printing technology.

By transforming discarded materials into functional products, students will experience the principles of the circular economy in practice and discover how waste can become a valuable resource.

Following assembly instructions, student teams will build their own Battery Sharing Stands in a time-based competition. They will also learn how to test, sort and identify reusable batteries, helping to extend product life and reduce unnecessary waste.

The programme will also feature a Virtual Reality (VR) Battery Collection Competition. Using VR headsets, students will collect waste batteries in a virtual environment, combining digital technology, interactive learning and environmental awareness.

At the end of the event, the completed stands will be evaluated by a jury. The competition results will be announced, and prizes and certificates will be presented to the winners and participants.

Through this initiative, students are encouraged not only to separate waste but also to create new products from reusable materials. The event aims to promote environmental responsibility, teamwork, creative thinking and sustainable consumption habits among young generations.

Event Message: Measure, Sort, Reuse, Recycle!

Hope for the Future with Zero Waste!