BIR Partners with the United Nations on Global E-Waste Monitor
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has announced a collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to co-develop the next edition of the Global E-Waste Monitor, recognized as “the textbook for end-of-life electronics policy.” This partnership aims to enhance global awareness of the real impact of electronics recycling.
The announcement was made during the Electrics, Electronics & EV Batteries Committee session at the BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok, Thailand on 27 October 2025. Dr. Kees Baldé, Senior Scientific Specialist at UNITAR, shared that BIR will expand UNITAR’s data and understanding of how secondary raw materials are recovered from electronic products.
