A new year, a waste strategy? Many local authorities choose the new year as the perfect opportunity to change or amend their waste management strategies, in the hopes to improve the service they provide for their residents and businesses alike. This can involve improving the procedures already in place, or even implementing new ones. A … Continued
As the new year looms, many of us are thinking about making improvements to help make 2024 a successful one, this is both in our personal lives and our professional lives too. Outside of work, we may be setting new years resolutions to save more money, start a new hobby, or make a new lifestyle … Continued
On November 23rd the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2023 was in full swing and Cromwell was represented by Alex & Henry Lee, accompanied by wives Charlie & Sarah, a true family affair. We were delighted to hear Cromwell had been announced as the winner of ‘The Judges Award’. The award presenter, William Whitaker … Continued
As we near the end of 2023, we are taking a moment to reflect on the past 12 months. This year has certainly been a momentous one for us at Cromwell with us celebrating our 40th year in business. The special occasion has allowed us to reflect over our 4 decades in business and reminisce … Continued
The festive season is upon us, and the Christmas celebrations are in full swing. In just a few weeks time, we will likely be gathered around the table, perhaps enjoying a roast dinner, opening presents and enjoying time with friends and family. With the festivities happening all throughout December for many, there is bound to … Continued
The UK Government are pushing new waste management reforms to help with the PM’s approach to Net Zero, these include Extended Producer Responsibility and the Deposit Return Scheme throughout England. Whilst these two schemes seem to be making little to no progress, there is one regulation which does appear to be making progress, and that … Continued
The Christmas advert battle for ‘best in show’ has begun, the supermarket isles are filled with festive treats and Christmas movies have hit our screens, meaning the Christmas countdown is officially on! Although we are still in November and have 6 weeks until the big day, there is no better time to start your Christmas … Continued
As we wave goodbye to Halloween for another year, you may find yourself left with an abundance of pumpkins! A recent study by HUBUB shares that an estimated 15.8 million pumpkins go to waste each year, which equates to a shocking 95 million potential meals going to waste! The amount of waste produced during the … Continued
If you are involved within the waste industry, much like ourselves, you will also be on tenterhooks awaiting to hear about the ever-changing government legislations on EPR, DSR and the Consistency of Collections Scheme. There seems to be little to no changes, and many of these have come to a screeching halt and dates continually … Continued
In October, Recycle Now celebrates one of their flagship event of the year – ‘Recycle Week’ – their annual event which is a celebration of recycling across the nation. The campaign is celebrating its 20th year and helps bring together everyone from retailers and businesses to trade associations and the government to achieve the end … Continued