European recycling associations call for stronger action on Construction & Demolition Waste FIR, FEAD and Recycling Europe are calling on the European Commission to use the upcoming Circular Economy Act to unlock the circular potential of Construction and Demolition Waste. Construction and Demolition Waste is the largest waste stream in the European Union, accounting for […]

FIR’s German members BRB (recycling of C&DW) and IGAM (recycling of IBA) have merged to form the new association BMKE (Bundesverband Mineralische Kreislaufwirtschaft und nachhaltige Entsorgung e. V.). BMKE brings together different areas of knowledge and decennia of experience in managing mineral waste in a circular way. The new association will also cover underground stowage […]

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 […]