In this study, energy efficiency applications and corresponding energy saving results were evaluated in a Turkish fabric dyeing factory. The relationship between energy consumption and the production were evaluated by regression analysis. They were detailed with energy intensity index (EII), cumulative sum values (CUSUM), specific energy consumption (SEC), and radar chart. The energy efficiency efforts should be initiated from heat and electrical energy, which are the main energy types extensively used in the textile industry. Average energy consumption value of the last four years (2015–2018), which is 7134 TOE is reduced 49% including waste heat, flash steam and cooling water recovery, and insulation in dyeing machines, in the factory due to the implementation of the energy saving actions. Accordingly, a reduction of 25% SEC value is possible. Moreover, production planning has a significant impact on the total energy consumption in terms of full load capacity operation of the dyeing machines, which may cause 23% energy saving that is of great importance.

Solid waste originated problems are one of the major environmental problems in Turkey. The Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning in The Republic of Turkey foresees a solution with the Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facilities over the associations that will be formed by more than one municipality. In this context, Edirne Solid Waste Management Association (EDİKAB) was established in order to realize waste management at regional level. In this study, the application example of EDİKAB solid waste disposal plant is evaluated. The amount of waste to be collected for the years 2020 and 2045 in the region is calculated as 94,665 tons/year and 274,497 tons/ year, respectively. Solid wastes to be disposed of are classified as packing wastes to be recovered, organic wastes to be composted and wastes to be landfilled. Packaging waste will be collected separately, classified and baled in sorting plant. Landfill gas production is calculated 3.8 million m3/year and 15 million m3/year for 2020 and 2045, respectively. EDİKAB case study represents up to 90% of GHG emission reduction can be achievable in case of converting LFG into electricity, by producing 7288; 13384 and 28673 MWh cumulative electricity from 2016 to 2020, 2030 and 2045, respectively.