Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) news
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
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. BIR is also promoting the implementation of `green lanes` in order to expedite trade in goods, including in recyclables.
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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 our related comparative table providing a