A report from Daily Sabah says Istanbul shops are boosting recycling with the Mobile DOA system, a new approach that uses mobile technology to streamline waste collection and sorting.
The system reportedly lets retailers register recyclable materials through barcode scanning, tying each item to its packaging data for easier tracking. This mirrors broader retail trends where identification standards help connect points of sale with end-of-life disposal. The story was aggregated by Google News under its retail barcodes coverage.
By digitizing the recycling process, the Mobile DOA system aims to reduce contamination and increase participation among businesses. It is part of Istanbul's broader push to meet sustainability targets and align with national circular economy goals, with the retail sector playing a key role in reducing waste.