DenizTemiz Derneği/ TURMEPA

What DenizTemiz Derneği/ TURMEPA does

TURMEPA (DenizTemiz Derneği, the Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association) is a non-governmental, non-profit association founded in 1994 by Rahmi M. Koç and the Istanbul Chamber of Shipping (İMEAK) to protect Turkey's seas, coasts and marine ecosystems. It holds public benefit organization status granted by the Turkish Council of Ministers on June 19, 2000 and operates from its Üsküdar, Istanbul headquarters with branch offices in Antalya, İzmir, Samsun, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kocaeli and Zonguldak. The organization delivers services through three integrated pillars: (1) a fleet of 10 specialized waste collection vessels plus Turkey's first sea sweeper, collecting grey and black water from yachts and tourist boats in Göcek Bay, Çeşme, Bodrum, Hisarönü and Selimiye — totaling 36 million liters of liquid waste and 2.7 million kg of solid waste prevented since founding, with 55 tons/day capacity in Göcek after the 2025 launch of the AISIN Turkey-sponsored TURMEPA 30.YIL vessel; (2) environmental education programs including TURMEPA Akademi (online learning platform launched 2023), school partnerships via the Ministry of National Education's EBA platform, the TUI Junior Academy Turkey project, and the Blue Climate Ambassadors program that has reached 8.3 million students and trained 16,000 educators; and (3) a portfolio of eco-certified consumer products (8 vegan-certified cleaning products manufactured by Uzay Kimya and a 2024 shampoo/shower gel line with Otacı) distributed through Migros, Macrocenter and major Turkish e-commerce marketplaces, with membership fees and corporate sponsorships (AISIN Turkey, Garanti BBVA, Ford Otosan, SANMAR, SANKO Energy, TÜPRAŞ, Arkas Holding) providing the funding base.

Name

DenizTemiz Derneği/ TURMEPA

Legal name

DenizTemiz Derneği

Website

https://turmepa.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TURMEPA is a Turkish non-profit association founded in 1994 that protects marine ecosystems via a 10-vessel waste collection fleet in major coastal bays, national environmental education programs reaching millions of students, and eco-certified consumer cleaning and personal care products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Environmental Protection Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols) (BPALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Marine conservation services
• Waste collection vessels
• Environmental education programs
• Eco-friendly cleaning products
• Coastal cleanup services

Headquarters

HQ city

Üsküdar

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individual and corporate membership programs provide recurring revenue. The organization maintains both individual (bireysel üyelik) and corporate/entity (tüzel üyelik) membership options.
2. Waste Collection Services: Free waste collection services provided to yachts and tourist boats in designated coastal areas, funded through sponsorships and partnerships rather than direct user fees.
3. Product Sales: Sale of eco-friendly cleaning products (dishwashing detergent, surface cleaners, laundry detergent, hand soap) and personal care products (shampoo, shower gel) through retail stores and e-commerce platforms. Also includes sale of certificates and merchandise.
4. Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate sponsors fund specific boats, projects, and programs. Multiple sponsors including AISIN Türkiye, SANMAR, Garanti BBVA, Ford Otosan, SANKO Energy, and others sponsor vessels and initiatives.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

TURMEPA is a non-governmental marine environmental protection association that operates Turkey's largest fleet of waste collection vessels serving yachts and tourist boats in major coastal regions (Göcek, Çeşme, Hisarönü, Bodrum, Selimiye), delivers environmental education programs through the TURMEPA Akademi online learning platform and in-school projects, and sells TURMEPA-branded vegan-certified eco-friendly cleaning products (manufactured by Uzay Kimya) and organic personal care items (with Otacı) through Turkish retail chains and e-commerce platforms to fund its mission.

Product overview

TURMEPA is a non-governmental organization dedicated to protecting Turkey's seas, coasts, and marine ecosystems. Its product and service portfolio spans three main areas: (1) consumer products — eco-certified cleaning products and personal care items (shampoo, shower gel) sold through retail chains and e-commerce platforms under the TURMEPA brand; (2) digital and in-person education programs delivered via TURMEPA Akademi (online learning platform), school projects (STEAM ile Denizleri Koruyorum, Haydi Kodlayalım, Çocuklar Suyu Kodluyor), the Blue Breath Project, and the Blue Climate Ambassadors initiative; and (3) a fleet of 10 waste collection vessels operating in major Turkish coastal regions (Göcek, Çeşme, Hisarönü, Bodrum, Selimiye) that provide mobile waste collection services for yachts and tourist vessels. The organization also runs awareness campaigns, coastal cleanup activities, and issues certificates and educational materials. There is no unified software platform; the offerings are project-based and mission-driven.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TURMEPA Akademi: An open-source learning platform launched in 2023 providing educational content on marine ecosystems, Sustainable Development Goals, and climate change.
• Sıfır Atık Mavi

Products and services

• TURMEPA Temizlik Ürünleri (Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products) A line of 8 eco-friendly cleaning products (dishwashing detergent, liquid hand soap, general surface cleaner, dishwasher gel detergent, heavy oil remover, glass cleaner, wood/parquet/laminate surface cleaner, liquid laundry detergent) with high biodegradability, free from phosphate, formaldehyde, paraben, and chlorine. Plant-based, vegan-certified, and suitable for use with seawater. Produced by Uzay Kimya under TURMEPA brand.
• TURMEPA Organik Şampuan ve Duş Jeli (Shampoo and Shower Gel Line) Vegan-certified, plant-based shampoo and shower gel products for adults and babies, developed in partnership with Otacı. Free from alcohol, SLES/SLS, parabens, gluten, synthetic fragrance, PEG derivatives. Contains organic aloe vera, vitamin B5, and herbal extracts. Biodegradable and dermatologically tested.
• TURMEPA Akademi (Online Learning Platform) An open-resource digital learning platform providing up-to-date, accessible content on marine ecosystems, Sustainable Development Goals, and climate change. Includes short films, videos, learning request forms, and all TURMEPA learning publications. Accessible at https://akademi.turmepa.org.tr/.
• TURMEPA Atık Toplama Tekneleri (Waste Collection Vessel Fleet Service) Fleet of 10 waste collection vessels operating in Göcek Bay, Çeşme, Hisarönü Bay, Selimiye, and Bodrum, collecting grey water, black water, and solid waste from yachts and tourist vessels during the summer season (May–October). Total fleet has collected 36 million litres of liquid waste and 2.7 million kg of solid waste from entering the seas.
• TURMEPA Deniz Süpürgesi (Sea Sweeper)

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 million liters of liquid waste and 2.7 million kg of solid waste prevented from entering seas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and major.

• AISIN TürkiyeflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsored the construction of TURMEPA 30th Anniversary waste collection vessel (2025), the largest in the fleet with 15-ton liquid waste capacity, operating in Göcek Bay.
• SANMAR DenizcilikflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to add Tekirova 1 vessel, the 9th vessel in TURMEPA fleet, operating in Bodrum between Torba and Türkbükü. Expanded Bodrum waste collection capacity from 1 to 2 vessels.
• TUI Care FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022TUI Care Foundation funds the TUI Junior Academy Turkey project, a 2-year education and awareness raising project (2022-2024) targeting 3,940 students and 480 teachers in 160 secondary schools across Muğla, Antalya, İzmir, and Aydın. Students become 'Eco Champions' through marine conservation and climate change education.
• Ford OtosanflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor of TURMEPA FORD OTOSAN vessel (2022), operating in Göcek Bay with 10,500 liter capacity.
• Garanti BBVAflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Sponsor of TURMEPA III vessel since 2018, operating in Göcek Bay with 10,700 liter gray and black water capacity.
• ZEN PırlantaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2007Sponsor of DenizTemiz 3 vessel since 2007, operating in Hisarönü Bay with 3,200 liter capacity.
• YORGLASSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2007Sponsor of DenizTemiz 4 vessel since 2007, operating in Selimiye with 3,180 liter capacity.
• İMEAK Deniz Ticaret Odası (Chamber of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding partner of TURMEPA alongside Rahmi M. Koç. Long-standing institutional partner supporting maritime environmental protection initiatives.
• Koç HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Rahmi M. Koç associated with Koç Holding. The holding company and its subsidiaries provide ongoing support for TURMEPA activities and initiatives.
• Garanti BBVAflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Moby Dick vessel operating in Marmara Sea since 2021. Also partner in Blue Breath Project (Mavi Nefes Projesi) with education bus for Marmara Sea cleanup and awareness.
• SANKO EnergymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHas been sponsoring TURMEPA I vessel for 13 years, operating in Göcek Bay. Supports marine protection activities in the region.
• Arkas HoldingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHas been sponsoring TURMEPA II vessel for 19 years, operating in Çeşme Bay. Long-standing maritime partner.
• TÜPRAŞmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of DTO Fethiye vessel for 10 years, operating in Göcek Bay with 10,000 liter capacity and collecting 1.5 million liters of waste annually.
• OtacıflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership with Otacı to develop and sell TURMEPA-branded organic shampoo and shower gel products (adult and baby lines). Vegan certified, eco-friendly personal care products sold at Migros and online.
• Uzay KimyaflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufactures TURMEPA-branded eco-friendly cleaning products under license. Products are phosphate-free, formaldehyde-free, paraben-free, and chlorine-free with vegan certification.
• HP TürkiyemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided grant through HP Vakfı to create animated short film about single-use plastic dangers and recycling importance, used in educational and awareness activities.
• TÜRKLİM (Türkiye Liman İşletmecileri Derneği)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in Blue Climate Ambassadors Project (Mavi İklim Elçileri Projesi) along with WISTA Türkiye, training port workers on climate change awareness. Participating ports: Qterminals Antalya, MIP Mersin, SOCAR Terminal İzmir, Kumport İstanbul.
• WISTA TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in Blue Climate Ambassadors Project along with TÜRKLİM, promoting women's leadership in climate action in maritime industry.
• Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner for Zero Waste Blue (Sıfır Atık Mavi) project under auspices of Minister and Mrs. Emine Erdoğan. Also partner in Van Lake Basin Protection Action Plan.
• Ministry of National EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for distributing educational content through EBA platform and conducting national competitions like Mavi Düşün Inter-High School Knowledge Competition.
• TÜRÇEVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in European Environment Agency's Marine Litter Monitoring Program, organizing coastal cleanup events in Ayvalık.
• D-MarinmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of TURMEPA III vessel at D-Marin Göcek marina. Supports marine protection in Göcek Bay.
• ArçelikmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsumer goods company with products displayed on TURMEPA website. TURMEPA products available through Arçelik authorized service channels.
• BekomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsumer goods company with products displayed on TURMEPA website. TURMEPA products available through Beko authorized service channels.
• Esas Sosyal - İlk Fırsat ProgramıminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTURMEPA is an NGO stakeholder in the First Opportunity Program (İlk Fırsat Programı) which aims to provide equal job opportunities for young graduates from lesser-known state universities.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oceana: Largest international advocacy organization focused exclusively on ocean conservation. Comparable in policy-influence ambition and education-driven mission to TURMEPA's national-scale work.
• Ocean Conservancy: Leading US-based marine environmental NGO running the International Coastal Cleanup, public education, and policy advocacy. Closely comparable to TURMEPA in mission, education scale, and volunteer-driven cleanup programs.
• Sailors for the Sea: Boating-focused ocean conservation NGO that educates recreational sailors and yacht owners on environmental practices. Direct match for TURMEPA's yacht and tourist boat operator engagement.
• Surfrider Foundation: Global grassroots ocean protection organization with beach cleanup, education, and advocacy programs. Operates a similar volunteer-and-chapter network to TURMEPA's University Sea Ambassador Societies.
• The Ocean Cleanup: Non-profit deploying specialized technology to remove plastic from oceans and rivers. Comparable to TURMEPA's investment in specialized vessels (sea sweeper) and equipment for marine debris removal.
• WWF-Türkiye: Turkish affiliate of the global conservation network running marine and terrestrial protection programs. Closest regional peer in scale, NGO structure, and corporate sponsorship model.
• TEMA Foundation (Turkish Foundation for Combating Erosion): Major Turkish environmental NGO with national membership and corporate partnerships. Comparable in domestic NGO scale, donor base, and educational outreach approach.
• BoatU.S. Foundation: US boating-focused non-profit funding clean water and safe boating initiatives. Closely comparable to TURMEPA's yacht/tourist boat waste collection services and recreational boater education.
• 4ocean: Commercial ocean cleanup operation that funds marine debris removal through branded consumer product sales. Closely mirrors TURMEPA's hybrid model of waste collection fleet plus eco-branded retail products.

Regional players

• ÇEVKO Foundation: Turkish environmental foundation focused on packaging recycling and producer responsibility. Adjacent peer in waste management advocacy and corporate partnership-driven NGO model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/turmepa_dernegi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/deniztemizturmepa
• Facebookfacebook.com/deniztemizdernegi
• Instagraminstagram.com/deniztemizturmepa

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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