Cappadocia University’s efforts regarding the effective management of the waste produced on campuses, recycling, environmental protection, and reforestation are planned and implemented under the Cappadocia Earth program. The main activity areas of this program are:

• Taking the necessary measures to ensure the effective management of the waste produced on campuses
• Developing applications and policies to minimize waste, and supporting related projects
• Erecting information boards and signs detailing the waste management program in various locations on campuses to ensure that the students, administrative personnel and faculty members are kept informed
• Placing recycle bins all over the campuses to reutilize recyclable waste
• Promoting the use of recycled paper
• Promoting the use of both sides of the paper for printed materials
• The collection and recycling of all kinds of waste, particularly paper
• Promoting the use of digital and e-signed documents and forms rather than printed and wet signed documents
• Promoting the use of e-mails and similar technological media for communications and correspondence
• Reduction of the use of plastic packaging and plastic bags to reduce plastic waste
• Promoting the use of bags made of organic, eco-friendly and recyclable materials
• Developing various applications through which the organic waste generated by food production facilities of the university are reutilized in agriculture and food production
• Delivering surplus food stocks to people in need
• Disposal of the appropriate kinds of waste via various methods, particularly composting; the use of the organic products obtained from composting on the trees and plants grown by the university their distribution to local farmers free of charge, with a view to contributing to regional development
• The launching of litter collection campaigns on campuses and in the valleys of the Cappadocia region
• The launching of tree planting campaigns in collaboration with local governments and NGOs on campuses and in the Cappadocia region