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Important Update – BIR action update on EU Waste Shipment Regulation

13 October 2026
Only four days left: submit your feedback on the draft list of non-OECD countries by 16 October Dear BIR Member, Only four days remain to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the draft list of non-OECD countries au…

BIR Malaga 2026 – Programme announcement Paper Division: The global recovered paper market: What's changing?

13 October 2026
Paper Division: The global recovered paper market: What's changing?  As the global recovered paper market continues to navigate changing fibre flows, evolving demand patterns and increasing logistical, trade and regulatory challenges…

BIR World Mirror on Plastics – Quarterly Report October 2026: Europe’s plastics recycling future is bright - but today’s conditions far from it

12 October 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Plastics – Quarterly Report October 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. The long-term outlook for plastics recycling remain…

BIR Malaga 2026 – Programme announcement Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Committee: Market outlook and industry challenges

12 October 2026
Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Committee: Market outlook and industry challenges  At the upcoming BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition Malaga 2026, the Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Co…

BIR World Mirror on Stainless Steel & Special Alloys – Quarterly Report October 2026: Outlook weak for Europe but more upbeat for USA and Asia

12 October 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Stainless Steel & Special Alloys – Quarterly Report October 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. Most stainless steel in…

BIR World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report October 2026: International markets essential for balancing supply and demand

09 October 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report October 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. The EU’s authorisation framework for expo…

BIR World Mirror on Recovered Paper – Quarterly Report October 2026: Logistics and compliance issues loom large for recovered paper exporters

08 October 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Recovered Paper – Quarterly  Report October 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. The recovered paper market is becoming…

BIR World Mirror on Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report October 2026: European Commission’s draft list intensifies market access concerns

08 October 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report October 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. Continuing access to key overseas markets has…

BIR Malaga 2026 Programme announcement Non-Ferrous Division – Copper in focus: supply, demand and future availability

06 October 2026
Non-Ferrous Metals Division:  Copper in focus: supply, demand and future availability At the upcoming BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition Malaga 2026, the Non-Ferrous Metals Divisi…

BIR Malaga 2026 – Speaker announcement Opening/Keynote Session: Generation Future - building a recycling workforce for tomorrow

28 September 2026
Keynote Session:  Generation Future: building a recycling workforce for tomorrow The future of recycling will be shaped by the people who join our industry today. The recycling sector is in c…

Closing global markets will not strengthen European recycling, BIR warns

23 September 2026
European Commission draft list of non-OECD countries risks cutting major Asian markets off from EU recycled metals and disrupting global circular supply chains The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has issued a statement warning tha…

Important BIR Member Update: European Commission publishes draft list of non-OECD countries authorised to receive certain non-hazardous waste from the EU

22 September 2026
On 18 September 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated act proposing the list of non-OECD countries that may be authorised to receive specified non-hazardous waste from the EU for recovery under the revised Waste Shipmen…

BIR Malaga 2026 – Paper Division: What’s changing in global recovered paper markets? Join us on 27 October to find out!

15 September 2026
The global recovered paper market: What's changing? Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (15.15 – 16.45) The BIR Paper Division is pleased to announce its special session on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (15.15 – 1…

In Memoriam – Fadi Shahrour (Membership Committee Chairman)

11 September 2026
It is with great sadness that BIR informs its members of the passing of Fadi Shahrour, Chairman of the BIR Membership Committee and member of the Advisory Council. Fadi was a longstanding member of BIR's leadership and a highly respected figure wit…

BIR member update: EU plans broader controls on exports of recycled materials to non-OECD countries

11 September 2026
BIR is closely monitoring the European Commission’s decision to move from a previously announced aluminium-specific trade measure, which was due to be published by the end of September, towards a broader waste-export regulation instru…

Job Opportunity - BIR seeks experienced PR/Communications Officer

24 August 2026
The Bureau of International Recycling, the global federation of recycling industries, is searching for an experienced multilingual PR/Communications Officer to join its communications department. In this role, you will play a key part in a…

Registrations now open for BIR Malaga 2026 World Recycling Convention & Exhibition (25) 26-27 October 2026

06 August 2026
Registrations for the BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition Malaga 2026 are officially open, and we are delighted to share a short welcome message from BIR President Susie Burrage, recorded live on-location&nb…

BIR World Mirror on Recovered Paper – Quarterly Report July 2026: Fragile market despite higher prices for recovered paper

16 July 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Recovered Paper – Quarterly July 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. Ever tighter recovered paper supply and multiple issue…

Launching the "One Voice" manifesto: A collective vision for the global recycled materials industry

15 July 2026
Launching the "One Voice" manifesto: A collective vision for the global recycled materials industry Dear BIR members, We are proud to share the  BIR "One Voice" manifesto- our industry’s collective vision as a cornerstone of manufacturin…

BIR World Mirror on Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report July 2026: Downward price correction after Turkey’s buying glut

10 July 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report July 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. Twists and turns have continued to characterise…

BIR World Mirror on Plastics – Quarterly Report July 2026: Another major shift in market dynamics ahead of holiday slowdown

09 July 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Plastics – Quarterly Report July 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. After tensions in the Middle East had appeared to be e…

BIR World Mirror on Stainless Steel & Special Alloys – Quarterly Report July 2026: Buyers seeking supply security rather than chasing lowest price

08 July 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Stainless Steel & Special Alloys – Quarterly Report July 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. The Carbon Border Adjustme…

BIR World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report July 2026: No shortage of trading challenges as summer lull approaches for many

07 July 2026
A concise summary of the BIR World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals – Quarterly Report July 2026. Full version with detailed market reports available in the Members Only section of the BIR website. Fluctuations on the LME and trading complica…

Dubai Customs announce temporary export ban on selected industrial waste and scrap materials

25 June 2026
BIR has been informed that Dubai Customs have issued Customs Notice No. 13/2026 introducing a temporary ban on the export of selected industrial-use waste and scrap materials, including certain iron, copper and aluminium scrap categor…