Over the past 2 years, mandatory food waste collections have been implement in businesses, and are soon to be introduced for households – but what has brought in the surge for organic reycling? Why is Food Waste Such a Problem? Food waste is a significant environmental and economic issue for the UK. According to WRAP, … Continued
After years of anticipation and a few delays along the way, the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) finally has a name and a launch date. Now rebranded as Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit body, which was established to design and deliver the Deposit Return Scheme across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the planned launch … Continued
The Foodservice Packaging Association is an industry-leading body close to our heart. We have proudly been partners with the FPA for many years, and we support each other as we navigate and expand in the food industry. As such, we are very proud to announce another year’s sponsorship for the FPA Awards. Sponsorship For the … Continued
With the Government taking a much wider focus on recycling and improving these rates across local authorities in the UK, it is beginning to implement new reforms and household collections. In just a few weeks’ time, the next stage of DEFRA’s Simpler Recycling will be introduced, involving mandatory kerbside food waste collectionfrom households in England. … Continued
A new year means new goals, new regulations — and the same need for reliable waste solutions. That’s why Cromwell is heading to Manchester Cleaning Show 2026, bringing fresh innovation and tried-and-tested favourites to the floor at Stand C9, 18–19 February, Manchester Central. Whether you’re in healthcare, hospitality or hygiene, Cromwell is the refuse sack … Continued
The start of a new year brings fresh requirements, more waste, fresh targets, and familiar pressure. You’ve got budgets to balance, recycling rates to raise, and no time for supplier slip-ups. What you need is simple, waste sack suppliers who get your challenges and help you stay ahead of them. Residents and cleaning teams want … Continued
We are perfectionists here at Cromwell and continually find ways to improve the waste management solutions we offer to you, our customers. Whether this is done by discovering a gap in the market and introducing a new product into our range, or by finding simple, excellent ways to improve what we already offer, in 2025 … Continued
As January rolls around, many of us begin to make our New Year’s resolutions. As 2026 nears, the UK’s waste and recycling landscape is shifting, and new reforms are on the horizon. There’s never been a better time to make some New Year’s resolutions that actually stick. Unlike your typical January promises, these can’t be … Continued
As 2025 draws to a close, so too does our event season, capped off with the LARAC Collection Conference, the last big hurrah before we buckle down for what’s shaping up to be a defining couple of years. Because let’s face it, 2026 is just around the corner, and with it, a ticking countdown to … Continued
As the year winds down and colder months set in, many organisations are busy wrapping up their annual plans. But for procurement teams and facilities managers, this period is also a key window for future planning, especially when it comes to ordering essential waste bags and supplies. Avoid the January scramble and the supply chain … Continued