BIR reschedules World Recycling Convention

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), Brussels, has announced that the World Recycling Convention 2020 in Istanbul will be rescheduled to Oct. 12-14.  

In a recent statement, BIR says the call to reschedule was in light of growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the well-being of participants, exhibitors and staff being the No. 1 priority.

This decision was made after consulting with the local stakeholders in Istanbul, partners, staff and many of our members, to whom BIR said they would like to express gratitude for their understanding, patience and continued support.

“Indeed, for the first time in the 72-year long history of BIR, one of our world recycling conventions will not take place as planned," says BIR President Tom Bird. “We know how important our events are for our members’ businesses and, therefore, this decision was not taken lightly. But when we cannot fully guarantee the wellbeing of our members, exhibitors, and staff, it is the right decision to make.”

Additional information can be found on the convention website, Bir.org/istanbul2020.