The Power of the Seventh Resource: Why Recycling is More Than Just Waste Management
Recycling is often mistaken for a simple waste management process. In reality, it is a[…]
Global Recycling Foundation announces the Ten #RecyclingHeroes
Today marks the third annual Global Recycling Day, with individuals, businesses, cities and communities coming[…]
A message from Ranjit S. Baxi on Global Recycling Day 2020
A message from Ranjit S Baxi, Founder and President of Global Recycling Foundation, on Global[…]
Cities across the world are preparing for Global Recycling Day 2020
Global Recycling Day is fast approaching on Wednesday 18th March 2020 and across the world,[…]
Recycling versus climate change
Last month, residents of fire-threatened Narooma in New South Wales began to leave their recycling[…]
Two weeks to go until Global Recycling Day 2020
In just two weeks, on the 18th March, the world will be celebrating Global Recycling[…]
Fighting ‘fast fashion’ this London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is set to run from 14th-18th February. Top designers, models and brands are[…]
Pollution does not need a passport or visa
Statement from Ranjit Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation 11 February 2020 “A[…]
#RecyclingHeroes competition now live!
We have officially launched our global #RecyclingHeroes competition, celebrating the unsung #RecyclingHeroes from across the world ahead of the upcoming Global Recycling Day 2020 (18 March). #RecyclingHeroes can[…]
Reforestation and the Trillion Trees initiative
Statement from Ranjit Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation 30 January 2020 “Last[…]
Is the WEF’s carbon neutral example enough?
Statement from Ranjit Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation 23 January 2020 “This[…]
How to be a #RecyclingHero this Holiday Season
The Global Recycling Foundation (the organisation behind Global Recycling Day, which takes place annually on[…]
Global Recycling Day 2020 – #RecyclingHeroes Save the Date
Get ready for the upcoming Global Recycling Day – 18 March 2020 Global Recycling Foundation[…]
Global Recycling Foundation announces ‘Recycling Heroes’ theme for 2020
The Global Recycling Foundation has revealed today that the theme for the third Global Recycling[…]
The story of Global Recycling Day… so far
18th March 2018 witnessed the first ever Global Recycling Day, starting a movement that asked[…]
The rise of Global Recycling Day 2019
On 18th March 2019, the second annual Global Recycling Day took place, uniting industry professionals,[…]
Waste Masters Africa – an interactive card game to fight waste and promote recycling
Artists, graphical designers, cartoonists and students from African countries are working together on an interactive[…]
The flags were out for Global Recycling Day at the BMR 8th International Conference in Dubai
Mr Ranjit S. Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation and President of BIR,[…]
How to be a global recycling citizen
Ahead of Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2019, the Global Recycling Foundation is asking[…]
Celebrate Global Recycling Day with education materials from the Global Recycling Foundation
Ahead of the second Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18th March 2019, the Global[…]
How to get involved in Global Recycling Day 2019
Everything is gearing up for the second annual Global Recycling Day, taking place on Monday[…]
Take part in the #RecyclingGoals challenge
The #RecyclingGoals movement has kicked off and we want YOU to take part! Ahead of[…]
“We are simply paying lip-service to recycling”: A statement from Ranjit Baxi
The true and catastrophic scale of environmental damage is becoming clearer by the day. It[…]
Global Recycling Day starts to announce events and activities from across the world
With Global Recycling Day fast approaching on 18th March 2019, events and celebrations across the[…]
Statement of Support from Sims Metal Management
Elise Gautier, Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Sims Metal Management We are proud to[…]
Nigerian based ‘U-Recycle Initiative’ is set to hold Nigeria’s first major Global Recycling Day event
U-Recycle Initiative, a team of young people aimed at promoting recycling culture in Nigeria, is[…]
“We are simply paying lip service to recycling”
A statement from Ranjit Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation UK businessman Ranjit[…]
Global Recycling Foundation calls on the world to combat climate change by championing recycling
The landmark agreement announced at COP24 in December 2018 has seen governments around the world[…]
Global Recycling Foundation launches new website and brand identity
The Global Recycling Foundation, launched in London on 6th October 2018 at the Bureau of[…]
End-of-year message from BIR President Ranjit S. Baxi
It is almost impossible to recall a more tumultuous time in the political and economic[…]
BIR launches Global Recycling Foundation to champion worldwide initiatives
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) today launched the Global Recycling Foundation at its World[…]
Global Recycling Foundation Q&A
What is the Global Recycling Foundation? The Global Recycling Foundation is a private foundation, formed[…]
The story behind Global Recycling Day 2018
Global Recycling Day 2018 from Global Recycling Day on Vimeo.
A Special Message from Ranjit Baxi
After much planning and preparation, the first ever Global Recycling Day is finally here this[…]
Global Recycling Day is honoured to have the support of UNIDO
It has been an honour for Global Recycling Day to have the support of one[…]
Merci FEDEREC, you have been instrumental in our success
There are many organisations and businesses which have been pivotal in helping to get the[…]
Blending future-facing ecological conscience with craftsmanship – how BOTTLETOP is leading the way in fashion
BOTTLETOP launched in 2002 through a design collaboration with Mulberry. At the heart of the[…]
Mayor of Paris lends support for Global Recycling Day
With Global Recycling Day now a mere few days away, Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris[…]
Celebrate Global Recycling Day and win one of 70 iconic Fjällräven backpacks made entirely from recycled plastic bottles
We’ve just announced Fjällräven as our first Marketing Partner, and to celebrate we’re giving supporters[…]
There’s work to be done in construction and demolition waste but MB Crusher might have the answer
At present, construction and demolition waste (C&D) accounts for 30% of all waste material produced[…]
Leaders, academics and experts show their support for Global Recycling Day
Experts, leaders and academics around the world have been lending their support for Global Recycling[…]
Global Recycling Day Events around the world: Where to get involved
Official, and unofficial, celebrations are popping up across the world for the first ever Global[…]
How Dell is harnessing the gold rush
Dell has spent more than a decade working with sustainable materials in products and packaging.[…]
Innovation in practice: How ‘Green Manufacturing’ is reforming recycling
E-waste is a present problem with enormous future potential. The electronics industry devours resources at[…]
In praise of stainless steel
In this fragile world where we need to embark on global recycling in order to[…]
Save the planet, recycle your unwanted clothes
The rise of super affordable clothes in many high street shops means that the winter[…]
Interesting and fun facts about recycling
So, this big push for recycling and our focus on the world’s Seventh Resource (the[…]
Join voices across the world to “Save the Planet. Support Recycling”
The Seventh Resource Manifesto from the Bureau of International Recycling holds a mirror up to[…]
Are you asking yourself the right recycling questions?
One of the goals of Global Recycling Day (18 March 18) is to get the[…]
Recycling is too important not to be a global issue
There is a numerical theme to Global Recycling Day … the number seven. As we[…]
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