BIR Gothenburg Convention Highlights Strong Recycling Progress Despite Global Turmoil

Metal Recycling News  |  2026-06-04 05:34:19   |   By

The organization achieved a major milestone in terms of its communications reach, surpassing 20,000 followers on LinkedIn.

Summary
  • BIR's 2026 World Convention opened in Gothenburg, attracting more than 1,700 delegates from over 800 companies across 57 countries.
  • BIR President Susie Burrage OBE highlighted key achievements, including stronger global advocacy efforts and the successful launch of the BIR Academy video series.
  • Keynote speaker Fredrik Haren emphasized creativity and innovation, encouraging recycling professionals to embrace change and develop new solutions for future growth.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) announced the official opening of its 2026 World Convention in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Convention witnessed strong engagement, with more than 1,700 registered participants from over 800 companies across 57 countries.

Addressing the opening session, BIR President Susie Burrage OBE highlighted the organization's continued progress and growing influence within the global recycling sector. The strengthened international advocacy efforts by the organization have ensured that the recycling industry has become central to policy discussions around the globe.

Burrage pointed out that the successful launch of the BIR Academy video series earlier this year has helped to promote best practices across the entire recycling value chain. The organization achieved a major milestone in terms of its communications reach, surpassing 20,000 followers on LinkedIn.

Keynote speaker Fredrik Haren delivered a presentation on creativity and resourcefulness in times of change. He urged participants to be curious enough to generate innovative solutions to ensure business success.

Concluding the opening session, Burrage noted that creativity, openness, and collaboration will play critical roles in helping the recycling industry navigate future challenges and opportunities.