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The guide to green life
Founder Ergem Senyuva launched yesilist.com,Turkey’s first online green directory and sustainability platform. It provides consumers with tools to make smart and healthy choices for themselves and the planet.
Why it matters
Yesilist.com’s goal is to increase market demand for sustainable business practices and consumer choices. Founder Senyuva hopes to encourage her fellow Turks to consider the environment in their daily lives by showcasing everything from recycling to energy efficiency on the website. Will this type of goal-oriented website ever replace search engines?
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