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sorting processes for used PET packaging in Turkey are really good, and consequently also the quality of the material”, explained Gerlikhan. “In addition to the raw materials which we currently source through the separate waste collection system we will be able to obtain input material also through the PET bottle deposit system once it is in place. When we are ready to increase capacities, we will also process material from outside Türkiye if necessary.” Doğapet is going to supply the bottle-grade rPET to global beverage and water companies that are important brands in their sectors. “We have made an investment at the most appropriate time in order to provide environmentally friendly solutions to changing needs in Türkiye”, said Selçuk Gerlikhan. “The demand for recycled, bottle-grade raw materials in Türkiye is high. We expect this demand to increase also in neighbouring countries, especially in the European Union, due to the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive that will come into effect in 2025. As Doğa, we have high hopes in our PET bottle-to-bottle recycling project and want to continue our investments in this field according to the direction the sector takes.” About Doğa With a strong focus on sustainability – “Doğa” means “Nature” – the corporation which was founded in 1968 is quite diversified, being active in the fields of construction and real estate, renewable energy and textiles production, as well as in the defence industry. In 2023 the company Doğapet was founded, adding the business field of PET recycling to the corporation’s varied portfolio of activities.

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