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Increasing world population, pollution and decrease in natural resources, climate change, global warming, etc. many related issues increase the importance of the concept of sustainability. In this respect, production and consumption should be made sustainable in satisfying human needs. In this context, the aim of this study is to determine the sustainable production levels of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mardin Organised Industrial Zone (OIZ). For this purpose, a face-to-face survey was conducted with ninety-four of the 156 active firms operating in Mardin OIZ. The data obtained from the questionnaires were evaluated in SPSS package programme and the findings were obtained. According to the findings, it was determined that SMEs in Mardin OIZ generally fulfil sustainable production practices in the areas of product design, production process, waste management, energy, supply, reverse logistics, economic, social and environmental responsibility. However, it has been observed that some of the practices in these areas are not sufficient. The reasons that lead the enterprises to sustainable production practices are determined as reduction of operating costs, legal obligations, depletion of natural resources and positive contribution to company image. In addition, it was concluded that the sustainable production levels of enterprises differ in the areas of product design, waste management and social responsibility according to the sectors they are in.

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