Wales has become one of the world’s leading recycling nations, achieving a recycling rate of 68.4% in 2024 to 2025. More than half of Welsh local authorities have now exceeded the statutory 70% recycling target. This success has been driven by consistent policy, public engagement and well-designed collection systems. As the UK prepares for kerbside … Continued
When people think about NHS waste, they usually picture the brightly coloured clinical waste sacks, filled with needles, bandages and other medical waste, which require specific end-of-life treatment. But that is only part of the story. Behind every hospital corridor, outpatient clinic, office block, canteen, and care facility sits a much larger, quieter waste stream. … Continued
Asbestos was widely used in UK construction for decades due to its strength and heat-resistant properties. However, when asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed, they can release hazardous fibres into the air. Exposure to these fibres is linked to serious illnesses, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. What is asbestos waste? Asbestos waste refers to any … Continued
The next stage of the Simpler Recycling reforms, which shifts away from food waste and focuses on Flexible and Soft Plastics is a hot topic for anyone in waste management. WRAP reports that flexible plastic packaging currently accounts for nearly a quarter of all UK consumer plastic packaging waste, yet only 7% of it is … Continued
Policymakers are focusing on nutrition, but schools and catering teams may soon face another challenge entirely. Managing the sheer volume of organic waste left behind. There is a quiet paradox unfolding in school dining halls across England. On one side, a determined push for healthier meals. On the other hand, a potentially growing pile of … Continued
Simpler Recycling has arrived in England with all the fanfare of a council memo. But beneath the paperwork sits a very real shift. Food waste is no longer an afterthought. It is front and centre, and that changes everything for wholesalers supplying the trade. Because when legislation tightens, demand follows. The Clock Is Ticking By … Continued
Cromwell’s support for staff goes beyond the workplace, with wellbeing a priority and physical health a key part of that. That is exactly why Cromwell launched the 50 Mile Challenge, a monthly initiative designed to get our team moving, outdoors, and energised. A healthier Cromwell team, one mile at a time Each month, we encourage … Continued
It was a sunny Thursday morning. For some, that meant catching up on emails or sitting through meetings. For Cromwell and nine other local businesses, it meant something far more hands on. Armed with litter picking bags and plenty of determination, it was time to roll up sleeves and take on the GB Spring Clean. … Continued
Each year, as Keep Britain Tidy’s GB Spring Clean rolls around, the team at Cromwell hits the local industrial estate, armed with bags and little pickers, ready to tackle the waste issues in our area. Alongside the action, we provide advice to help customers find which bag is best for their waste management strategies. Litter … Continued
For many, Sunday is a day of rest. A slower pace, a roast in the oven, and perhaps a gentle stroll. For one member of the Cromwell team, it became something rather different. A litter pick that quickly turned into a stark reminder of how much work still needs doing. A Litter Bug’s Paradise Cromwell’s … Continued