In Istanbul, bins are being used to distribute food to stray dogs in exchange for plastic bottles.

Food dispensers combat two problems: stray dogs and plastic waste thrown into the streets. In the Turkish city nestled on the banks of the Bosphorus, there are over 150 dogs and cats roaming the city.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTOR FOR STRAY ANIMALS

Two problems addressed in one fell swoop: the stray dogs and plastic waste that litter streets, sidewalks, and gardens. In Istanbul, they've found a solution with automatic dispensers scattered around the city, where you deposit plastic bottles and receive a gift in exchange. free food and water for stray dogs and catsIn the city of Bursa, green shelters for stray animals are being built using recycled materials.

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Food Dispenser for Strays

Istanbul, It is one of the cities most crowded with stray dogs and cats: according to statistics there are at least 150milaThis poses serious problems for both public health and safety. And several environmental groups have fought to prevent a massacre of these animals, who often disappear into shelters.

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DOG AND CAT FOOD DISPENSER

Here is the project which, at the same time, allows us to reduce waste production, increase the recycling of materials otherwise destined to block the disposal chain, and save many animals strays in the city. The plan is called pugedon, developed by JSC Yucesan, involves the installation of vending machines that, in exchange for bottles and plastic waste, deliver food and water to abandoned and stray dogs and cats. Starting with expensive dog biscuits.

In this way it is possible to send a greater quantity of bottles for recycling and animals in difficulty are supported, ensuring they have a safe meal.

Bottle-to-food recycling facilities are primarily located near public parks and gardens. Before recycling, residents can pour the remaining water from the bottles into designated bowls for strays.

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Stray Animal Shelters in Türkiye

The “zero waste” movement has gained great momentum, not only in Istanbul but across the Turkey, bringing benefits to the environment and to all the stray animals living in the area, especially in winter. We highlight the case of the Municipality of Bursa, where Mayor İsmail Hakkı Edebali wants to educate citizens to love animals and respect the environment by ordering them to recycle glass, plastic and wood. In fact, part of the recycled material will be used to build shelters for all dogs and cats strays present in the city.

In addition to the shelters, the municipality also distributes food for dogs and cats every day. Following the mayor's order, Bursa residents have set aside blankets, bowls, and anything else they might need for the animals. four-legged friends. In fact, in many parts of the city they have sprung up bowls with water and leftovers for these difficult months when stray animals struggle to find food and shelter. This project will help them weather the cold winter, especially in neighborhoods where strays are most numerous and therefore need shelter.

Recycling in Türkiye: plastic bottles, food, and stray dogs.

Stray Animal Food Distributor in Italy

And also in Italy there is an association: “Canisciolti Onlus”, which is working towards the installation in Avola, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily, of the first food dispenser for stray animals, solar powered and supplied through the collection of plastic waste.

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(The images are taken from the Facebook page . dedicated to the project)

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