BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Paper industry looks to strengthen international standards

During a meeting of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Paper Division this week, the message to attendees was that in the face of tariffs and economic nationalism, recyclers must continue to strengthen specifications and promote recyclables as essential materials.

The meeting took place May 27 during the 2025 BIR World Recycling Convention in Valencia, Spain, which was May 26-28, and included presentations on recovered paper markets, legislative developments and shipping and logistics challenges.