Arçelik recycles 192m plastic bottles

In the period prior to the day of the Word Environment on June 5, the Giant of the Arçelik appliances has revealed that it has recycled 192 million PET bottles and has used more than 13,207 tons of recycled plastic in its production only in 2022.

The 192 million PET bottles were recycled between 2017 and 2022 and were used for the production of bathtubs in their washing machines and dryers. Arçelik has also implemented a robust circular model for its Beko and Grundig brands and recycled a wider range of plastics, including industrial fishing nets and lines. These materials are recycled and used in the production of plastic components in ovens, dishwashers and washing machines. Since 2022, the company has used 26 tons of recycled fishing nets and 563 tons of recycled industrial yarns for these products.