The Global recycling association- the "Bureau of International Recycling (BIR)" has called for world leaders to implement and strengthen international agreements that promote recycling.

It was recommended in a list of seven changes to prioritise recycling, and world leaders have been asked to commit to this. The changes will be central to the mission of the first Global Recycling Day which is to be held on 18 March this year.

The international initiative designed by BIR is to raise awareness of the need to shift the global perception of what is considered as waste into a valuable resource.