Global Recycling Day Observed on 18 March 2025.
Important Days
Global Recycling Day is observed annually on 18th March across the globe to highlight the importance of recycling and to encourage individuals and communities to take action in reducing waste and protecting the environment.
- 18th March 2025 marks the 8th observance of Global Recycling Day.
Main Point :- (i) Global Recycling Day was established by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) to promote the global significance of recycling. BIR was founded on 18th March 1948.
(ii) The concept of Global Recycling Day was introduced by Ranjit Baxi, Founder of the Global Recycling Foundation, during his inaugural speech as BIR President at the 2015 BIR Convention in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(iii) The first-ever Global Recycling Day was observed on 18th March 2018, marking the 70th anniversary of BIR.
About Bureau of International Recycling (BIR)
President: Susie Burrage
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
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