Near East University, in collaboration with the Sustainable Living Community Green Hub, organized the “Exchange Table” event to promote sustainability and raise environmental awareness among students. The event, supported by the Office of Dean of Students and the Faculty of Tourism, encouraged participants to exchange unused clothes, jewelry, books, and household items at stands set up on campus. The event aimed to reduce waste by encouraging the exchange of unused items and to inspire students to adopt habits that protect the environment. This initiative served as a platform for raising awareness about the value of reusing resources and promoting a more sustainable campus culture.

 

With the slogan “Share, exchange, protect the future,” the event emphasized the importance of waste reduction, reuse, and adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Prof. Dr. Dudu Özkum Yavuz, Dean of Students, stated that such events play a key role in developing students’ social and environmental responsibilities. “This activity offers our students a chance to grow both socially and academically,” she noted.

 

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Menemenci Bahçelerli, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism, highlighted the significance of practical experiences in sustainability. “This event helped our students understand the importance of eco-friendly practices through direct involvement,” she said, thanking Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Uzunsaf and Green Hub for their contributions.

 

Green Hub Team Leader Tuğba Yılmaz explained that the event aimed to inspire students to adopt sustainable habits. “By encouraging reuse and exchange, we sought to enhance environmental awareness within our university community,” she added.

 

More Information: https://neu.edu.tr/in-the-exchange-table-event-held-at-near-east-university-students-contributed-to-a-sustainable-world-by-exchanging-their-unused-items/?lang=en