Recycling and good waste management are becoming far more recognised and well known, with all UK councils offering recycling collections and more supermarkets and businesses are also offering other recycling schemes. Whilst many of us claim to have a good understanding of recycling methods, there are some common mistakes that happen frequently when it comes … Continued
Cromwell Polythene takes pride in the accomplishments of its partners, so they were delighted to hear that Pembrokeshire County Council was announced as the ‘Best Recycler in Wales’ for the second year in a row. BEST RECYCLER Between April 2020 to March 2021 Pembrokeshire Council achieved a phenomenal recycling rate of 73.2%. Not only does … Continued
As part of the Circular Economy Package, the UK needs to achieve a 65% municipal recycling rate by 2035. There are many new initiatives that governing bodies are introducing over the coming years to reach this goal, including the Plastic Packaging Tax, Extended Producer Responsibility, and the Deposit Return Scheme. There are also set to be big … Continued
In a recent question and answer at Downing Street, the Prime Minister told the audience of children that recycling plastic “doesn’t work” and “is not the answer”. However, we amongst many other industry and environmental experts are in disagreement with these statements and prepare to share evidence on just how well recycling and waste segregation … Continued
Earlier this year we renewed our sponsorship for another consecutive year with a youth football team from Sherburn White Rose. For several years we have supported the same team, who are now an under 15 squad, funding their kits each year. This year our sponsorship was extended as the team has nearly doubled since last … Continued
In late September, WRAP celebrated its 18th annual Recycle Week – 7 days of the celebration and promotion of the benefits of recycling and effective waste management. Although the message remains the same – Recycling is highly important & each year WRAP also dedicates a theme to their Recycle Week, this year it was ‘Step it Up’, … Continued
On Saturday the 18th of September the Cromwell team took to the sandy shores of Filey to carry out our annual Beach Clean – hosted by the Marine Conservation Society. For 4 years, we have organised a team of volunteers to head to the east coast, armed with litter pickers and bags to help carry out … Continued
Eighteen years ago, WRAP (The Waste and Resources Action Programme) introduced the 1st ever Recycle Week, celebrating and promoting the benefits of recycling. Now in 2021, nearly 2 decades later, Recycle Week is bigger and better than ever. WRAP describes the flagship campaign as ‘one week of the year where retailers, brands, waste management companies, … Continued
The government and many organisations, charities, and activists are actively finding ways to live cleaner, greener, and more resourceful lives, this involves supporting and working towards a more circular economy. Many of us will have heard this term before, but knowing exactly what this means and how we can achieve this will help us on … Continued
People are now becoming more aware and conscious of the environmental impacts our daily actions have on the planet. More and more of us are taking an interest in wanting to live more sustainably, but there is a misconception that this is a timely task that requires drastic lifestyle changes. The reality is that living … Continued