Dust is always generated during the processing, storage and handling of bulk materials and during recycling. This leads to enormous adverse effects on people and the environment and to increased wear...
The Amendment to the Biowaste Ordinance (BioAbfV) meets with a lot of criticism among experts and associations because they think the requirements are technically unfeasible. Furthermore they fear an...
This May, BIR goes back to its roots! Join us in Amsterdam, the birthplace of BIR, for a memorable 75th anniversary celebration during our 2023 World Recycling Convention & Exhibition on (21) 22 to 24...
After due consideration of the current spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in many countries across the globe, BIR leadership has decided to postpone the upcoming World Recycling Convention in...
Following two successful events in 1990 and 2011, Singapore will once again host the BIR World Recycling Convention in May 2019. The event brings the global recycling community to the heart of the...
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has launched its new website www.bir.org after a major redesign in order to enhance its information services for its members, the public, the media and...
The count-down is on for the next BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition. 2020 taught us the importance of resilience and that the recycling industry thrives on connections and collaboration. BIR...
Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018, the BIR has “accomplished a great journey during the last 70 years, growing from a handful of visionary recyclers to a global organisation with members in 70...
On 14 August 2020, the BIR News item "China: Recycling copper and aluminium raw material suppliers – 20-day deadline for qualification certificate application" informed BIR members of the China...
Where to put sewage sludge ash after 2029? Experts and industry players will discuss this and other current issues at this year's Berlin Sewage Sludge Conference, which will take place on 11 and 12...