Brussels, 25 February 2025 – The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and the Fédération Internationale du Recyclage (FIR), are thrilled to announce their cooperation to advance circular economy approaches within the mineral waste sector. By working together, the two organisations aim to promote effective management and recycling of mineral waste, ultimately contributing to the European […]

Since 2018 Yprema, long term member of FIR, has been providing high quality recycled aggregates for a demanding application in new construction sites for the Parisian metro. YPREMA, A FIRST IN THE USE OF RECYCLED CONCRETE IN TUNNELS The GRAND PARIS EXPRESS, the biggest construction site in France, is maybe also in the biggest in […]

Together with partner association, FIR has re-assessed the status of recycled aggregates under REACH regulation. Current guidances on REACH regulation point out that recycled aggregates should be considered as an article. Articles are exempted from the obligation of registration. In a recent paper, the associations confirm that recycled aggregates are indeed an article in line […]