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Henry Lee has been appointed as new MD of Cromwell Polythene as James Lee takes on the role as Chairman after 4 decades.

Cromwell Appoints New MD as it Celebrates 4 Decades in Business!

As we near the mid-point of the year, 2023 is already set to be a momentous one for Cromwell Polythene. Alongside product innovations and supporting Insulate Ukraine, we are also celebrating the milestone achievement of 40 years in business. James Lee, founded Cromwell Polythene back in 1983 at just 20 years old, since then James … Continued

Is it time for a mid-year stock replenishment of your waste sacks, bin liners and compostable bags - talk to Cromwell!

Mid-Year Stock Replenishment

It is hard to believe we are already almost halfway through the year, with the weather getting warmer and the nights getting lighter, this year seems to be flying by. It is time to take a moment and think about the last time you replenished your stock levels, if it was back in the Winter, … Continued

Which bag is best for food waste? Compostable or polythene - Cromwell explains

Compostable vs. Polythene Bags

Last month, Cromwell was delighted to be invited to be on the panel of the World Biogas Expo, as a keynote speaker. Held at the NEC on March 29th and 30th, our Commercial Director Alex Lee took to the stage, speaking on the topic of food waste. The presentation was titled ‘Food Waste – Polythene … Continued

Cromwell took part in the GB Spring Clean 2023 - we supplied litter picking bags to many councils

16 Bags Of Litter Off The Streets

As the season change and we delve into the spring, there is one clean-up campaign that draws our attention year after year, this is the GB Spring Clean. The campaign is described as the Nation’s largest litter pick, run by environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy. This annual clean-up is now in its 8th consecutive year … Continued

Litter Picking Bags and Sacks ready and available from Cromwell Polythene - 01977 686868

Get GB Spring Clean ready with Cromwell

Now celebrating its 8th year, Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘GB Spring Clean’ is back and bigger than ever for 2023. Each year, the campaign grows as more individuals, companies, and groups decide to join the nationwide litter pick. The clean-up campaign is run for over 2 weeks, this year from 17 March to 2 April. During … Continued

Waste segregation is vitally important to help recycling success levels!

Control Waste Contamination

Waste is produced each and every day, in a variety of different forms and environments, and it is our job to ensure this is handled in the correct way. In our homes, working environments, and even on the go, waste is likely to be produced, food waste, packaging, dry mixed recycling, and the list goes … Continued

Our UK Made Sacks, the rUK Sack are also made from up to 100% recycled content and are then fully recyclable

The rUK Sack: Recovered, Recycled, and Repurposed in the UK

Customer demand and developments within the industry, alongside our own company mission and values, means that we are continuously focusing on making improvements to our product range. Whether this is improving the current waste sacks we offer, or introducing new ones into the market – innovation is always at the forefront of our minds. Exclusive … Continued

Talk all things rubbish, waste and recycling with Cromwell Polythene - 01977 686868

It’s Time To Talk Rubbish

Waste is an unavoidable aspect of everyday life, whether this is packaging, organic, rubble, or simply generic waste, we all produce it across the globe. Experts looking into waste statistics have estimated that by 2030, 2.59 billion tonnes of rubbish will be generated annually, and this figure will rise even further to 3.40 billion by … Continued

Introducing Cromwell's UK Made Waste Sack, made from recycled Material - The rUK Sack

The rUK Sack® Takes the Market by Storm

Over our 4 decades in the waste management industry, we have seen a wealth of developments throughout the sector. As the importance of recycling and good waste management becomes more widely recognised, our industry has had to adapt to growth in this demand. Sustainability is now a driving force within not just our industry but … Continued

Introducing Cromwell's CHSA Accredited Bin Liners Range ideal for kitchen, bathroom and office bins - 01977 686868

Launch of the CHSA Bin Liners

Launch of the CHSA Bin Liners explained. At Cromwell we pride ourselves on providing both exceptional service and products, this involves regularly reviewing our product range and finding room for improvements. These developments not only improve the credentials of our products but they also help the customer find a desired product with ease. The Cleaning … Continued