The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is the only global recycling industry association representing more than 850 companies and 40 affiliated federations from 70 different countries. Its members are world leaders in the supply of raw materials and a key pillar for sustainable economic development.

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Upcoming Convention

2013 World Recycling Convention & Exhibition Shanghai (China) - Pudong Shangri-La Hotel (26) 27 - 29 May 2013

The most dynamic city in the world’s fastest- changing nation, Shanghai is setting the pace for the rest of the globe. The city's development in the past few decades has made it the most important economic, commercial, financial and communication centre of China...

Future conventions

  • Warsaw 2013

    Warsaw - Marriott (27) 28-29 October

  • Miami 2014

    Miami - Fontainebleau (1) 2-4 June

  • Paris 2014

    Paris - Pullman Montparnasse (26) 27-28 October

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