Over the past few years, plans have begun to materialise to help tackle issues with waste and recycling. The government, alongside organisations such as DEFRA, is introducing new legislation to help reduce the excess waste produced in the UK and put such waste back into the circular economy via the means of reuse and recycling. … Continued
A new year, a new game plan! We are almost halfway through the first month of 2023, and we have another 11 months ahead of us. Like every year, we all want 2023 to be a successful one, and whilst some unforeseen circumstances may occur, overall we can reach our goal of success with good … Continued
Food waste is causing a lot of noise in the industry at present, as new government reforms develop, one of which is mandatory separate food waste collections by local authorities. Whilst there is no set date for its implementation, this kerbside collection is set to become a compulsory collection for councils across England. Many local … Continued
Over the last few years, we have experienced a whirlwind of changes and uncertainty, from global pandemics to supply chain issues, and it seems no sector has been unaffected. Although there is hope on the horizon, many things still remain up in the air, including a lot of government reforms to waste management legislation. This … Continued
During Christmas, we all like to ‘Eat Drink, and be Merry’, as the old saying goes. There will be many of us uttering the phrase ‘the diet starts in January’, and overall just taking full advantage of the delectable Christmas treats on offer. Whilst many of us prepare for the Christmas season, we choose to … Continued
With just over 6 weeks left of the year, now is the time we need to being preparing for 2023. Many local authorities and businesses may have already begun their plans for the coming year, but one thing you may not have considered is the stock levels of your waste capture products. It has become … Continued
Cromwell Polythene has been a proud resident of Sherburn in Elmet for over 2 decades and we love collaborating with the local community. Over the years we have assisted many community activities, such as sponsorship of local sporting teams, local litter picks, and bag donations. Our most recent Cromwell collaboration was with Woodhaven Kennels & … Continued
Cromwell has worked closely with Local Authorities for almost 4 decades now, supplying refuse sacks, bin liners, and compactor sacks to support their waste strategy and help residents capture waste and recycling. More recently, compostable liners have seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. These liners are ideal for capturing and enclosing … Continued
The weather in Britain is known for being unpredictable, especially during the winter months, making it difficult to manage waste in outdoor environments like construction sites. Waste produced in outdoor settings is at higher risk of being subjected to the elements, resulting in wet, heavy and sometimes frozen properties. To better handle waste subjected to … Continued
Cromwell is proud to be founding a member of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Refuse Sack Accreditation Scheme, who embody the same commitment to quality and service as we do. The CHSA empowers us to reinforce the high standards and quality of our products with an accreditation, which helps to give the customer peace of … Continued