Publications
Brochures
BIR publishes a range of information brochures on the organisation itself and on other topics of interest to our members. In this section you can find various publications and videos available for download or purchase through the BIR secretariat.
BIR Membership Directory 2011/2012
Format: 21 x 30 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 350
One copy free for members - extra copies for members at 250 €.
World Steel Recycling in Figures 2006 - 2010
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 24
World Markets for Recovered and Recycled Commodities 2011
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 52
Tools for Environmentally Sound Management
Format: PDF (21 x 29.7 cm)
Languages available: English, French, Spanish
Number of pages: 124
This publication provides the necessary information for companies in the recovery and recycling sector (scrap collectors, sorters, processors and consumers) to implement an ISO-compliant Environmental Management System with OECD Core Performance Elements.
Report on the environmental benefits of recycling
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 52
Recycling through the ages
Format: pdf
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 54
The story of BIR - 1948 to 2008
Format: pdf
Languages available: English.
Number of pages: 24
The story of BIR - 1948 to 2008
Format: DVD
Languages available: English
Please contact our secretariat to order this CD.
BIR – The global recycling network!
Format: DVD
Languages available: English
Please contact our secretariat to order this CD.
BIR Presentation Brochure
Format: 21,5 x 21,5 cm
Languages available: Arabic, Chinese,English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Turkish<br />
Number of pages: 4
- Download the Arabic version
- Download the Chinese version
- Download the English version
- Download the French version
- Download the German version
- Download the Italian version
- Download the Russian version
- Download the Spanish version
- Download the Turkish version
Please feel free to order printed versions in our Secretariat.
Report of the Improvement of the Management of Radiation Protection Aspects in the Recycling of Metal Scrap (UNECE-CEC-IAEA)
Format: 21 x 29,7 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 107
You can order this publication directly: www.unece.org: $ 50,- per copy
The document is available as a download from here.
European list of Standard Grades of Recovered Paper and Board
Format: 10 x 21 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 12
Exclusive to members - Euro 3,- per copy
Closing the metals loop
Format: 21 x 29,7 cm
Languages available: English
Number of pages: 22