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  The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is the only global recycling industry association representing around 800 companies and 35 affiliated national recycling federations from 70 different countries. Its members are world leaders in the supply of raw materials and a key pillar for sustainable economic development.A Word from BIR President Tom Bird
• Introduction
  About BIR Our Mission Areas of Work A Word from BIR President Tom Bird Founded in 1948, BIR was the first federation to support the interests of the recycling industry on an international scale. Today, BIR represents over 760 member companies from the private sector and 36 national associations in more than 70 countries. Together, these members form the largest international recycling federation.The federation provides a dynamic forum for its members to share their knowledge and experience. It s...
• Attention focuses on plastics recycling at expert gathering
  Attention focuses on plastics recycling at expert gatheringTaking place in Basel at the end of May, “re-source 2019” was the fifth biennial meeting organised by the ministries of environment and federal offices of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Essentially comprising a German-language symposium entitled “Conserving resources - from idea to action”, the event attracted environmental experts from all three countries and beyond.The symposium “Conserving resources - from idea to action�...
• Dubai Convention - Plastics Committee: Plenty of scope for progress in plastics recycling
  
• Dubai Convention - Tyres & Rubber Committee: A world tour of tyre recycling in Dubai
  
• Dubai Convention - Shredder Committee: BIR flags up economic, operational and environmental benefits of shredded scrap
  
• Hightlights of the recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Singapore
  Hightlights of the recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Singapore - First series of headlines: Björn Grufman new BIR President - "Mission accomplished" for Dominique Maguin - Recyclers, you will be VERY rich! The recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Singapore attracted over 1.500 participants from 65 countries – one of BIR’s biggest events and a huge success for such a far-away destination like Singapore! The convention featured the election of a ne...
• Radioactivity Poster
  BIR has been active in working groups at the United Nations level for over ten years on the issue of control and management of inadvertent radioactive material in scrap metal. Several guidelines have been written by the UN-ECE, culminating in their 'Recommendations on Monitoring and Response Procedures for Radioactive Scrap Metal' in June 2006. 2011 sees the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publishing its DS411 Safety Standard 'Orphan Radioactive Sources and Radioactively Contaminated M...
• Structure
  The General Assembly ratifies the main decisions regarding BIR and has full power to achieve the objectives of the federation. The GA is convened once a year by the Director General on behalf of the Executive Committee and under the mandate of the BIR President. It usually gathers during the Spring Convention and all members and participants at the event may attend. However, only effective members have voting rights. The votes will be expressed by simple majority of the present or represented ef...
• The Industry
  Recycled Materials Supply 40% of the Global Raw Material Needs Approximately 1.6 million people worldwide are active in the recycling industry. Together, they handle more than 600 million tonnes of recyclables every year. With an annual turnover of more than $200 billion, similar to the GDP of countries such as Portugal, Colombia and Malaysia, the sector has already become a key driver for tomorrow’s sustainable development. About 10% of this amount is spent on new technologies, research and...