Ranjit Singh Baxi, Chairman of J & H Sales (International) ltd, has been elected as the head of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR). He will serve a two-year term as president of the Brussels-based recycling association. BIR is a global organisation that facilitates free and fair trade of recyclables in a sustainable and competitive world economy. The election was held at the association’s World Convention & Exhibition in Dubai. Baxi has succeeded Bjorn Grufman, a Swedish Nationality.

Bureau of International Recycling

• BIR is a global recycling industry association representing more than 700 companies.
• It was formed in 1948. It is the oldest international association in the recycling sector.
• The organisation serves as a platform to promote business relations and recycling among industry and to liaise with policy makers.