Recycling Industry Articles & Analysis
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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 ...
France has been in lockdown since March 16 but a gradual relaxation of restrictions is scheduled for May 11, always with the absolute priority of protecting public health. The recycling industry has been declared essential but, for metals, the long supply chain is badly disrupted and those scrap yards still open are handling only around 20% of their usual ...
Yet again, participants stressed the importance of BIR in coordinating and voicing the interests of the recycling industry at global level. The organisation’s recent initiative towards governments, shipping lines and seaport authorities will now be relayed and enhanced by BIR Ambassadors. ...
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 ...
BIR has officially contacted governments, shipping lines and their international organizations, as well as port authorities, so that they support the recycling industries' request to waive costs and fees on containers stuck in ports due to government shutdowns, as well as ground charge for stuck containers. ...