Links

Following is a list of the links relating to TheGBN.

Hebden Bridge (hebdenbridge.org)

Our thriving little town has been happily doing its own thing for decades now. Today, it’s a proudly progressive and uniquely independent community shaped by its history, people and stunning natural surroundings. Vibrant, friendly and a great place to visit or live, it’s also famously full of surprises…

Investors In The Environment (iie.uk.com)

Investors in the Environment is a not for profit environmental accreditation scheme. It is designed to help the business sector save money and reduce their impact on the environment. 

Recyclenow (recyclenow.com)

Want to know what you can recycle near you? Find out on Recyclenow.

Carbon Trust (carbontrust.com)

The Carbon Trust helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, and supports the development of low carbon technologies.

Euro Information Centre (euro-info.org.uk)

Dedicated to helping firms get the information they need to do business effectively in Europe's single market. Provide up-to-date information on EC Directives and Regulations, public sector contract opportunities, research and development initiatives, and business opportunities.

Traveline (traveline.info)

Planning a journey? Check out traveline.info to see how easy it is to use public transport. If we can double the number of people using public transport, we can half the carbon footprint of our journeys.

West Yorks Travel Plan (wymetro.com)

The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network supports employers to promote more sustainable ways of travel to work through a wide variety of free support packages and initiatives. The Network is a partnership between Metro and the five West Yorkshire districts and is delivered by Metro’s Travel to Work Team.

Local Route Planner (planner.wymetro.com) Packaging Legislation

Lets Recycle Packaging Page (www.letsrecycle.com/packaging)

The Environment Agency Packaging Page (npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk/Public/PackagingHome.aspx)

The European Commission Packaging Page (ec.europa.eu)

The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations (www.gov.uk/government/publications/packaging-essential-requirements-regulations-guidance-notes)

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (www.gov.uk/guidance/packaging-producer-responsibilities) - please note that these regulations have been amended several times - please contact us directly if you have specific questions about these regulations.