Cromwell saw the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), first introduce the idea of ‘Simpler Recycling’ several years ago, originally called ‘Consistency of Collections’. By 31 March 2025, many businesses will be required to comply with the newly implemented waste segregation. What is Simpler Recycling? With the aim of improving recycling rates and … Continued
Below are Cromwell’s simpler recycling plan for textile waste. Textile recycling may often appear daunting and complex. Cromwell suggest a three-point plan to help textiles reach its best end-of-life solution in the simplest plan possible. Textile Waste Spring has most certainly sprung, and with the weather getting warmer, it is time to pack away the … Continued
Throughout the year, we showcase at many of the biggest and best-known shows and exhibitions in the industry; these include The London Cleaning Show, LARAC Conference and the FPA Awards, to name but a few. But now we are also hosting our own, the CIWM North East Annual Conference. Being long-time partners of the Chartered … Continued
Nights are getting lighter, days are getting longer, and the weather is (arguably) improving, which all means that Spring is just around the corner. Following closely behind will be the GB Spring Clean, the UK’s largest Litter Pick. The campaign is the brain-child of environmental charity ‘Keep Britain Tidy’, who have clear campaigns to help … Continued
Compostable Products – Liners Our expertise spans far and wide across the food service sector, ensuring businesses have access to innovative and compliant products that support efficiency, hygiene, and sustainability. The food service and hospitality sector is a sector that produces high levels of waste, whether this is organic from food waste, packaging or even … Continued
When it comes to waste, prevention and reduction are seen as the best options; however, in the vast majority of cases, this isn’t always viable, and this is where recycling and good waste management will come into play. However, these can come with their own hurdles to jump and often can get let down by … Continued
The Cleaning Show is one of the headline events for our industry and is held each year, and it is one that is always in our calendars. Since the early 2000s, we have been at the forefront of the cleaning and hygiene action as regular exhibitors at the show, which are held annually in both … Continued
This January, we held our first food bank collections for the local community. Food banks play a crucial role in supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity. Donations to food banks help ensure people in need have access to nutritious meals, offering relief during difficult times. Our local community, where we as a business reside … Continued
Cromwell works very closely with a large number of local authorities, not only supplying them with products for their waste management but also helping to provide guidance and advice on best practices. We aim to provide resources, expertise, and innovative solutions to enhance recycling, reduce landfill use, and promote sustainability, all of which are helping … Continued
As January hits, new year resolutions are often made and plans for a successful new year ahead begin; we have some exciting plans of our own for the year ahead at Cromwell. The success we make in 2025 is heavily based on our amazing team, so in order to ensure we meet these goals, we … Continued