PET Journey

As part of the project, collected PET bottles are shredded into small pieces in a cutting unit and placed in a filament production machine. The resulting filaments are used in 3D printers to produce toys, serving as both a tangible example of recycling and a means of fostering social responsibility. Students actively participate in every stage of this process, learning to develop practical solutions to environmental problems.

One of the key stakeholders, the municipality, supported the project by collecting PET bottles in the town and organizing informational meetings with the public, ensuring that the project reached a wider audience. The municipality’s contributions allowed students’ efforts to impact beyond the school. Similarly, JAVSU increased the project’s visibility by printing “These bottles will be recycled into toys” on their products and donating defective bottles to the recycling process. 

Throughout the project, PET bottles were processed in-school workshops, ensuring active participation from both students and the local community. This process instilled environmental awareness in students and provided opportunities to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills.

The project’s results were shared with the public during an event at the Ankara TEKMER Conference Hall. Approximately 200 five-litter PET bottles were recycled into toys for about 70 students in the pilot phase. Every stage of the project and its achievements were presented to the audience during the event. PET Journey has emerged as a model that fosters environmental awareness among students and the entire community.

PET Journey demonstrates the power of recycling, allows students to connect science with daily life, and promotes social responsibility. Visit our official channels to learn more and follow the project’s progress. This initiative stands as a powerful example of nurturing environmentally conscious individuals, continuing to inspire future generations.