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• Recent BIR World Recycling Convention in Amsterdam - Textiles Division: BIR strengthens bid to persuade EAC to rethink import ban
  Recent BIR World Recycling Convention (Round-Table Sessions) in Amsterdam (24-25 October 2016) Textiles Division: BIR strengthens bid to persuade EAC to rethink import ban  The BIR is playing its part in lobbying efforts to persuade the East African Community (EAC) to review its directive to phase out imports of used textiles and footwear by 2019. The world recycling organisation, the UK’s Textile Recycling Association (TRA), FEDEREC from France and Bangor University’s Economic and Social...
• Less than two months until Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2019
  Less than two months until Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2019With less than two months to go until the second annual Global Recycling Day on 18th March 2019, the Global Recycling Foundation is bringing cities and organisations together from across the world to encourage everyone recognise the role we can all play in improving the circular economy. In 2018, Global Recycling Day saw over 13 million people take part in recycling awareness and celebrating initiatives across the world. This year,...
• Recent BIR World Recycling Convention in Paris - Tyres & Rubber Committee: New Chairman for BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee
  Recent BIR World Recycling Convention in Paris (27-28 October 2014) Tyres & Rubber Committee: New Chairman for BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee End-of-waste status is “the way to go” for tyre recycling in Europe, according to Jean-Pierre Taverne of the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association. Addressing the BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee meeting in Paris on October 28, he said such a move would eliminate the negative connotations linked to “waste” while improving re...
• Recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Singapore - Ferrous Division: Using more scrap in steelmaking is an environmental “no-brainer”
  Recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Singapore (19 - 22 May 2o19)Ferrous Division: Using more scrap in steelmaking is an environmental “no-brainer” There are different technological pathways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in steelmaking but the best option is “to maximise the use of scrap” such as through switching to the electric arc furnace (EAF) production route where possible, according to Dr. Ir. Steven Vercammen, Senior Knowledge Expert at worldwide manage...
• Recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Berlin - Textiles Division: Used clothing exports to East Africa under threat
  Recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Berlin (30 May – 1 June 2016) Textiles Division: Used clothing exports to East Africa under threat Some countries considered used clothing to be a product generated by expert sorting operations according to well-recognised market specifications. However, there is disagreement within EU member states as to whether used clothing/textiles should be considered waste in different circumstances and when such items cease to become waste.  In...
• Global Recycling Day a huge success
  Global Recycling Day a huge success The first-ever Global Recycling Day was celebrated yesterday, on 18th March 2018, at a truly worldwide level. We are still in the process of compiling facts and figures and will provide a full impact report over the next days-but there is no doubt that year one of Global Recycling Day has definitely surpassed all expectations.   This is largely due to you – our industry supporters, to Sims Metal Management – our pioneering Founding Sponsor, to ISRI – ou...
• Non-Ferrous Metals
  MaterialsThe most commonly used non-ferrous metals are aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, titanium, cobalt, chromium and precious metals. Millions of tonnes of nonferrous scrap are recovered annually and used by smelters, refiners, ingot makers, foundries, and other manufacturers. Secondary materials are essential to the industry’s survival because even new metals often require the combined use of recycled materials.New metals made using recycled material Aluminium > 33% Copper > 40%...
• How to be a #RecyclingHero this Holiday Season: Five top tips for an environmentally friendly winter season
  How to be a #RecyclingHero this Holiday SeasonFive top tips for an environmentally friendly winter seasonThe Global Recycling Foundation (the organisation behind Global Recycling Day, which takes place annually on 18th March) is calling on people across the globe to put the planet first this festive season and be a #RecyclingHero when it comes to gift wrapping, decorations and more.It is estimated that both the UK (1) and Australia (2) create 30% more waste than usual over the festive season. Si...
• Ferrous Division: Rapid Scrap Consumption Increase in First Half of 2010
  Recent 2010 BIR World Recycling Convention (Autumn Round-Table Sessions), 25-26 October, Brussels Ferrous Division: Rapid Scrap Consumption Increase in First Half of 2010 The first half of 2010 brought a rapid increase in scrap consumption and an imbalance between availability and demand that fuelled strong price increases. “However, we now seem to sail in much calmer waters,” the Ferrous Division Round-Table in Brussels was told by its President, Christian Rubach of TSR Group in Germany. St...