The "Zero Waste" project which was initiated by Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan continues at full speed. The Solid Waste Recycling and Energy Production Facility in Eskişehir uses the energy produced after recycling to power a greenhouse.
The facility, which cost TL 70 million ($13.23 million) and was inaugurated in last June, can cover the energy needs of 95,000 houses when it is working at full capacity.
A greenhouse covering 2,000 square meters, which was built inside the facility, uses the energy to grow flowers which are later planted all over the city.
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