Cromwell’s local football pitch formed the stage for our first ever after-hours, company football match, where 11 members of our team took to the AstroTurf in a soon-to-be regular sporting battle. We had a dozen members of our Sherburn staff who met after work on a Friday to take part in a game of football. … Continued
Over the years our product range has expanded, as waste collection requirements have grown. Despite the introduction of industry-specific bags like clinical waste and asbestos sacks, one waste liner remains the most sought-after. The 90-litre refuse sacks are still the most popular and are typically used for general waste and domestic recycling, and manufactured using … Continued
Resourcefulness is key to what we do, and we try and embody this throughout our entire business, this includes the products we supply and manufacture. We take great pride in our products, all developed to support our goal of being a circular business. Our polythene waste sacks are manufactured from fully recycled content, most are also Plastic … Continued
As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical factor, many producers and businesses are looking into alternative materials best suited for their application. As such meet our compostable gloves and liners range. Compostable Liners When it comes to organic waste such as food or garden waste, it is recommended that compostable products should be your go-to waste … Continued
The Plastic Packaging Tax was first introduced on April 1st 2022 and was applicable for manufacturers and importers of 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging. For those who fall under this bracket, you will need to pay Plastic Packaging Tax if you have manufactured or imported plastic packaging components which contain less than 30% … Continued
The new financial year is a great time for new plans or projects to be implemented. Often for waste management teams, this period may include introducing new recycling schemes, supplying a new style of bin, amending waste collection methods and even supplying their residents or customers with bags to help improve waste and recycling rates. … Continued
For those who are regular readers of the FPA Friday Digest, you may have read about the plans for the new FPA Regulatory and Compliance Committee, which were announced on Friday 19th April 2024. This will probably come as no surprise to the FPA’s audience, as it regularly highlights the issues with compliance in their … Continued
Across the UK, more than 380 local authorities work diligently to assist approximately 67 million residents in recycling their waste. However, contamination persists as a significant obstacle to achieving higher success rates. How might this challenge be effectively addressed? Issues with waste collections Although waste collections have generally improved in recent years, issues persist with … Continued
A new financial year has arrived for many, and with this, renewed budgets and tender opportunities often arise. Throughout many businesses and local authorities, April / May is the time when they begin to implement their new plans for the year ahead, whether it is departmental changes or new initiatives which affect the business as … Continued
Keep Britain Tidy is an organisation we at Cromwell fully support, they instill the same passion for a clean environment as we do, and one of the ways they promote this is via their annual GB Spring Clean. Dubbed ‘Britain’s Largest Litter Pick’, the GB Spring Clean is an annual event in our calendars each … Continued