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Forbes presents Türkiye's deposit return system as a model for the West
Forbes magazine says Türkiye's Deposit Return System for Packaging (DOA), funded by private capital without adding to the tax burden, could serve as a model for the United States and other Western nations.
Forbes magazine pointed to Türkiye's Deposit Return System for Packaging (DOA) as an example, stating that the model could serve as a roadmap for Western nations.
According to the analysis published in the magazine, the system Türkiye has built with barcode-based digital infrastructure and extended producer responsibility is financed by private capital rather than the public budget, thus imposing no additional burden on taxpayers.
The Turkish Environment Agency (TÜÇA), affiliated with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, noted that the Forbes analysis stressed recycling is now a strategic factor not just environmentally, but for industrial production, national security, and access to critical raw materials.
The analysis noted that although many US states and European countries have similar systems, Türkiye's model offers a strong alternative that can be rolled out nationwide. The digital tracking mechanism, return machines, and mobile payment technology boost public participation and collection efficiency.
TÜÇA President Nurullah Öztürk said Türkiye has created a competitive model that is not dependent on a single supplier. Öztürk noted that over the past two years, domestic companies have completed certification processes and begun producing deposit return machines with an eye on exports.
Öztürk stated that this new industrial ecosystem will contribute to value-added production and that keeping valuable raw materials within the economy will help reduce the current account deficit. Once the DOA system is fully operational, it is expected to contribute around $1 billion annually to Türkiye's economy.
Forbes noted in its assessment that the US could set up a system akin to the 'Turkish model' to bolster its recycling and critical raw material policies.
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