# Yenişehir Municipality environmental initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yeniehir-municipality-environmental-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-17T08:34:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Yenişehir Municipality in Mersin has achieved several environmental and energy management milestones. In August 2026, the municipality maintained its ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification following an audit of its energy performance and legal compliance. During this period, two municipal kindergartens also received the international ‘Green Flag’ award for their work in environmental education and resource conservation.

By September 2026, the municipality received the ‘Zero Waste Certificate for Local Authorities’ from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. This certification recognizes an integrated waste management system featuring a central collection center, mobile centers, and specialized services for textile, organic, and medicinal waste.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Yenişehir Municipality receives Zero Waste Certificate

Yenişehir Municipality in Mersin has received the ‘Zero Waste Certificate for Local Authorities’ for its comprehensive district-wide waste management and recycling systems.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeniehir-municipality-receives-zero-waste-certificate

### 2026-08-21: Yenişehir Municipality maintains ISO 50001 energy certification

Yenişehir Municipality has retained its ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification and seen two of its kindergartens receive international ‘Green Flag’ awards for environmental sustainability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeniehir-municipality-maintains-iso-50001-energy-certification

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