A Decision-Making Approach to Establish a Sustainable-Circular Waste Management System: A Case Study of Istinye University

Alper Bora Koçak; Abdullah Almarestani; Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee

doi:10.31181/smeor21202539

Authors

Alper Bora Koçak Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Istinye University, Istanbul, Türkiye Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8321-2962
Abdullah Almarestani Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Istinye University, Istanbul, Türkiye Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6009-980X
Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Istinye University, Istanbul, Türkiye; Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Mechanics and Mathematics, Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1664-9210

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31181/smeor21202539

Keywords:

Sustainable-circular waste management, Decision-making, Resource efficiency, Environmental impact, Stakeholder engagement

Abstract

This study presents a decision-making approach for establishing a sustainable-circular waste management system at Istinye University. The approach integrates sustainability principles and circular economy concepts to minimize waste generation, promote recycling, and enhance resource efficiency. A comprehensive analysis of waste management practices at Istinye University was conducted, identifying key areas for improvement. The proposed system utilizes the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to evaluate and prioritize waste management strategies. These methods enable a structured and quantitative assessment of environmental, economic, social, and technical sustainability criteria. The findings highlight the benefits of adopting a circular waste management system, including reduced environmental impact, cost savings, and increased stakeholder engagement. This research contributes to the growing field of sustainable logistics and supply chain management by providing a practical framework applicable to educational institutions and similar organizations.

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