BIR FACTS & FIGURES

The BIR Facts & Figures are a series of publications on of the most important recycling dataand statistics for certain commodities over the years.
BIR Presentation Brochure

BIR Presentation Brochure

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pdf Chinese
pdf English
pdf French
pdf German
pdf Italian
pdf Portuguese
pdf Russian
pdf Spanish
pdf Turkish
Paper and Board recycling in 2019

Paper and Board recycling in 2019

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pdf English 2018 issue
pdf English 2013 issue
pdf English 2012 issue
pdf English 2011 issue
Report on the BIR shredder safety survey for 2019

Report on the BIR shredder safety survey for 2019

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Recycling Plastics

Recycling Plastics

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World Steel Recycling in Figures 2016-2020

World Steel Recycling in Figures 2016-2020

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pdf English 2015-2019
pdf English 2014-2018
pdf English 2013-2017
pdf English 2012-2016
pdf English 2011-2015
pdf English 2010-2014
pdf English 2009-2013
pdf English 2008-2012
pdf English 2007-2011
pdf English 2006-2010
pdf English 2005-2009
World Statistics on E-Scrap Arisings and the Movement of E-Scrap between Countries 2016-2025

World Statistics on E-Scrap Arisings and the Movement of E-Scrap between Countries 2016-2025

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Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Flows 2000-2015

Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Flows 2000-2015

pdf English 2000-2011
pdf English 2000-2015
Report on the environmental benefits of recycling-2016 edition

Report on the environmental benefits of recycling-2016 edition

pdf 2016 edition
pdf 2009 edition
World Markets for Recovered and Recycled Commodities 2011

World Markets for Recovered and Recycled Commodities 2011

pdf English 2010 issue
Recycling: The Seventh Resource Manifesto

Recycling: The Seventh Resource Manifesto

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Global Recycling Day

Global Recycling Day

pdf English
pdf Chinese
pdf Hindi
pdf Spanish
Benefits of Using Shredded Ferrous Scrap in Steel Mills and Foundries

Benefits of Using Shredded Ferrous Scrap in Steel Mills and Foundries

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