The recycling rate of rigid metal packaging across Europe reached a new record of 74.7 per cent in 2013, according to Metal Packaging Europe.

Biscuit producer Bahlsen LLP will donate £39,800 to environmental charities after breaching packaging compliance for 15 years.

The Joint Trade Association has been chosen to operate the UK’s waste electrical and electronic equipment compliance fee mechanism for 2015, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills has announced.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a new Novelis plant, recycling benefitting London Zoo and a new glass recycling contract in Scotland.

Packaging recycling data across EU member states shows inconsistencies and variances, according to a new study by the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA).

Baby food company HiPP UK Ltd will pay almost £415,000 to charity after failing to meet producer responsibility obligations.

Industry members have backed planned government changes to packaging and battery legislation.

A consultation on the three proposed WEEE compliance fee methods for 2015 has been launched.

The Joint Trade Association has submitted a proposal to operate a waste electrical and electronic equipment compliance fee mechanism for 2015.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is to begin a consultation process looking at improvements to Scotland’s compliance assessment scheme for environmental permits.