Recycling

Moisture Gate technology used to improve paper content and transparency across Europe

Calls for PPE support during the Covid-19 pandemic answered by local individuals via Facebook

BIR continues to gather expert updates on the impact of COVID-19 on international recycling markets.

Cepi strongly support the initiative of Pascal Canfin, Chair of the Environment Committee at the European Parliament, to launch a European alliance for a Green Recovery.

Full List of Fifth Batch

Next generation of product designers tasked with turning the final point of delivery for e-commerce into the first stage of recycling

RCP Systems AG, the UK agents for Macpresse Europa SRL equipment, has confirmed that from 1st April 2020, Ebbsfleet Engineering Services Ltd will conduct all installations and routine servicing and maintenance on their behalf.

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

DS Smith’s Head of Recycling, Jochen Behr, has reacted to the warning, making clear that while DS Smith are currently not seeing a disruption, it is important that the supply chain works together to keep materials moving at this crucial time.

The European Commission has published its guidance on Shipments of Waste in the EU in the context of the Coronavirus crisis.

A letter has been sent from The Recycling Association to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs asking it to ensure that recycling collections from households are maintained.

BIR Ambassadors have volunteered to provide members with ad hoc updates from their respective countries and regions.

Installation of Lindner Micromat 2000

Facing Coronavirus Difficulties

To mark Global Recycling Day, the Global Recycling Foundation announced the ten #RecyclingHeroes who have each won a $1,000 prize thanks to their dedication and innovation in local recycling.  The winners, selected from over 2,000 entries, are from across the globe, covering eight countries and all the main continents.

As part of a consumer awareness campaign to highlight the eco-friendly benefits of paper-based carton packaging, ‘Ricki Recycle’ is the first of five characters, known as the Carton Campaigners, to be fully introduced to the public and help children to understand the virtues of being environmentally friendly.