If you wandered past the Cromwell Polythene stand at the LARAC Conference 2025, you’ll have noticed more than just our wide range of recycling and food waste liners; you’d have spotted three friendly faces: Tom, Russell, Alex, Darren and Edward, ready to talk rubbish. Quite literally. The team from Cromwell, headed to the industry leading … Continued
We certainly like to start our weeks on a high here at Cromwell, and recently that has been a sugar high! On Monday, 6th October, our team came together during lunch for Macmillan Coffee Morning, a national event with a simple mission: to raise funds to support people living with cancer. It’s Britain’s most delicious … Continued
Cromwell is more than just bin bags and packaging, we take our commitment to the local community just as seriously. We believe in investing in our community, the people, the passion, and yes, even the pitch. Sherburn White Rose – A Seven-Year Partnership We’ve proudly supported Sherburn White Rose Football Club for over seven years, … Continued
Every summer, the British seaside gets its moment in the sun, and whilst it is often limited, families still flock to the coast to enjoy the sand and sea whilst they can. The school Summer holidays are primetime for seaside tourists, who head to the sandy shores to enjoy the fish & chips and ice … Continued
If you’re responsible for delivering food waste collections in your local authority, you know the pressure. Targets, budgets, resident complaints – it all lands on your desk. And if your scheme is going to thrive (not just survive), you need high participation, low contamination, and seamless logistics. That all starts with a simple but powerful … Continued
The food waste countdown is on! In just six months time, the next stage of the Simpler Recycling reforms comes into effect—marking a significant milestone for local authorities across England. From April 2026, all councils will be required to offer regular food waste collections from households. This isn’t just a legislative box-tick – it’s a … Continued
Waste is inevitable and often unavoidable, and while many try to reduce their waste consumption, it’ also important to choose the right bag for your waste. That’s where the magic (and common sense) happens. Whether it is organic waste or waste created from a medical setting like hospitals, each waste type will have a bag … Continued
With Simpler Recycling reforms just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to sort your food waste liners. Councils across the UK are being nudged towards universal food waste collections and with businesses already feeling the pressure of new legislation, the bin bag battlefield is expanding. More bins. More bags. More baffled Brits … Continued
Summer’s in full swing, and with sunshine blazing and heatwaves rolling in, it’s the perfect excuse to step outside, soak up the rays, and make the most of the great outdoors. At Cromwell, we don’t just enjoy the sunshine, we put it to good use. From our annual Summer Party to sun-soaked community litter picks, … Continued
Schools out for Summer, and the kids need entertaining, which isn’t always an easy fete. But what if you could entertain the kids and teach them a thing or two about smart waste management? This summer, our “Less Waste, More Value” campaign encourages just that—practical activities that show children how to handle waste responsibly, using … Continued