Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) news
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, BIR has sought to collate expert feedback on the impact of the virus around the world, with specific regard to how it is affecting the recycling industry. This latest update has been sourced from the world recycling organization’s network of member national associations. Please also check our related comparative table providing a
In the latest of our series of updates on the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BIR Ambassadors have provided a summary of the impact of the virus on their respective countries and regions, and on the recycling sector in particular.
The pan
The European Commission has published its paper "Waste management in the context of the Coronavirus crisis".
The document comprises
- Management of municipal waste
- Management of waste from healthcare facilities
This week, President Tom Bird chaired a first virtual meeting with BIR Ambassadors to exchange views and information about the various market and regulatory situations around the globe.
Many ambassadors expressed concern that, due to shut-down measures, many seaports were facing congestion. Containers are piling up in ports of dest
Under the leadership of BIR President Tom Bird, BIR has created a special COVID-19 crisis coordination team to harmonise actions and response with regards to the pandemic’s impact on the international recycling industry.
The team is composed of representatives of BIR national member associations and of members of the BIR Ambassadors Committee, representing countries, regions and specific commodities.
The main goal is to create a platform for quick exchange of infor