The spring/summer season is upon us, with nights getting lighter and the weather getting warmer. Whatever season we enter, waste is guaranteed and must be handled appropriately, however, the change in seasons should prompt us to take additional waste management steps. Scents of Summer The warmer weather is excellent for crops and agriculture but can … Continued
This month we are taking a more in-depth focus on the subject of food waste. Sadly food waste seems to be a neglectful waste type, and many people are often unaware that food can be recycled. Highlighting the awareness of this type of recycling is something we aim to raise, to help increase. Food waste … Continued
In a 2019 survey carried out by Biffa, they found that the UK produces the highest amount of food waste in Europe. We throw away an estimated 14 million tonnes of food waste each year, according to the European Commission. That’s almost twice the amount as Sweden and Spain, and in comparison to the 2nd … Continued
The dictionary definition of recycling is ‘the action or process of converting waste into reusable material’. Being in the waste management and recycling industry has provided us with a wealth of knowledge, and experience in the subject – and is something we are involved in every day. However, whilst it is second nature to us … Continued
The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UK Government have ambitious goals to protect our climate, drive green growth, and reduce unnecessary waste. One way in which they plan to do this is by successfully implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme (EPR). After a recent consultation, DEFRA released a publication … Continued
Homes, businesses, schools all create varying levels and types of waste. Whilst much of our waste can be recycled, there are still some forms of waste that are classed as general domestic waste and its end of life is landfill. There are some types that are unrecyclable – wet wipes, black plastic, tissues to name … Continued
Keep Britain Tidy shares the shocking statistic that more than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day. This costs the taxpayers over £1 billion a year for street cleaning around UK streets, beaches, and countrysides. As we celebrate another year of the GB Spring Clean, it highlights the problems with … Continued
Cleaning, hygiene, recycling, and good waste management are 4 areas of our expertise, and sectors we have adapted and evolved within over the past 4 decades. Our products not only capture and contain the waste and recyclables, but they are also helping to keep our planet a cleaner, greener, and more resourceful place to live. … Continued
For almost 40 years, Cromwell has supplied the waste management sector with a range of products for the capture and containment of waste resource and recyclables. Today we work with a broad spectrum of industries including local authorities, cleaning & hygiene, retail, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, food service, and many more. As we have grown and … Continued
If you are an avid reader of our blog, you will see numerous news articles with tips and advice on best practices to manage waste and recyclables. It seems only fitting the next step would be to advise on which bag would be best for your application, and bust some myths along the way. Whether … Continued