Publications
Brochures
BIR publishes a range of information brochures on the organisation itself and on other topics of interest to our members. In this section you can find various publications and videos available for download or purchase through the BIR secretariat.
World Steel Recycling in Figures 2014-2018
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 44
- World steel recycling in figures 2014-2018
- World steel recycling in figures 2013-2017
- World steel recycling in figures 2012-2016
- World steel recycling in figures 2011-2015
- World steel recycling in figures 2010-2014
- World steel recycling in figures 2009-2013
- World steel recycling in figures 2008-2012
- World steel recycling in figures 2007 - 2011
- World steel recycling in figures 2006 - 2010
- World steel recycling in figures 2005 - 2009
BIR Presentation Brochure
Format: 21,5 x 21,5 cm
Languages available: Arabic, Chinese,English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish
Number of pages: 4
- Download the Arabic version
- Download the Chinese version
- Download the English version
- Download the French version
- Download the German version
- Download the Italian version
- Download the Portuguese version
- Download the Russian version
- Download the Spanish version
- Download the Turkish version
Please feel free to order printed versions in our Secretariat.
Report on the environmental benefits of recycling-2016 edition
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 56
World Statistics on E-Scrap Arisings and the Movement of E-Scrap between Countries 2016-2025
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 84
Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Flows 2000-2015
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 60
Recovered Paper Market in figures 2013
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 28
World Markets for Recovered and Recycled Commodities 2011
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 52
Recycling: The Seventh Resource Manifesto
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 32
Global Recycling Day
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 16
Download the English version
Download the Chinese version
Download the Hindi version
Download the Spanish version
Benefits of Using Shredded Ferrous Scrap in Steel Mills and Foundries
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 4
BIR Membership Directory 2019/2020
Format: 21 x 30 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 92
One copy free for members - extra copies for members at 250 €.
Tools for Environmentally Sound Management
Format: PDF (21 x 29.7 cm)
Languages available: English, French, Spanish, Chinese
Number of pages: 124
This publication provides the necessary information for companies in the recovery and recycling sector (scrap collectors, sorters, processors and consumers) to implement an ISO-compliant Environmental Management System with OECD Core Performance Elements.
Recycling through the ages
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 54
The story of BIR - 1948 to 2008
Format: pdf
Languages available: English.
Number of pages: 24
The story of BIR - 1948 to 2008
Format: DVD
Languages available: English
Please contact our secretariat to order this CD.
BIR – The global recycling network!
Format: DVD
Languages available: English
Please contact our secretariat to order this CD.
Report of the Improvement of the Management of Radiation Protection Aspects in the Recycling of Metal Scrap (UNECE-CEC-IAEA)
Format: 21 x 29,7 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 107
You can order this publication directly: www.unece.org: $ 50,- per copy
The document is available as a download from here.
European list of Standard Grades of Recovered Paper and Board
Format: 10 x 21 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 12
Exclusive to members - Euro 3,- per copy
Closing the metals loop
Format: 21 x 29,7 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 22