Winter brings enough challenges for the construction industry without running out of essential waste supplies. Between unpredictable weather, project delays and demanding schedules, the last thing anyone needs is a shortage of asbestos sacks. That’s why keeping the construction and asbestos removal sectors’ well stocked on Asbestos Waste Containment Sacks is a simple way to … Continued
For people with food allergies, even small amounts of contamination can cause a reaction, so careful food handling is essential to supporting the prevention of cross-contamination. UK food businesses must provide information about 14 regulated allergens, and a simple pair of resource-efficient single-use gloves can help in controlling this. Allergen control is key! Every kitchen … Continued
Recently, Cromwell donated a variety of food items to Pontefract Community Kitchen in West Yorkshire, helping the volunteers supply the much needed food parcels to local families in need. Supporting the Local Community Pontefract Community Kitchen is a volunteer led charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people, as well as individuals and families struggling on low … Continued
Flexible plastics are everywhere. Bread bags, crisp packets, films and wrappers are part of everyday life. Recycling them, however, is still far from straightforward. For many residents, flexible plastics cannot simply be added to their usual household recycling. Instead, they may need to be saved and taken to a suitable collection point. And there lies … Continued
Waste handlers understand the need for specific bags to help capture and contain the rubble, but sometimes the question arises: why do we need two bags? Extra protection against tears and punctures Much like all rubble and construction waste, broken asbestos-containing materials can have rough or sharp edges that may puncture a sack during filling … Continued
This autumn, Cromwell will be exhibiting at two important healthcare events where NHS waste, sustainability and facilities professionals can meet our team and discuss practical solutions for the collection and containment of waste across healthcare environments. Excellence in Waste Management for the NHS in England Our first stop is Manchester on Thursday 1 October 2026, … Continued
September is here, which means it is time for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning! Are you and your customers taking part? The Macmillan Coffee Morning has been bringing people together since 1990 and has grown into the charity’s biggest fundraising event. In 2024 alone, more than 52,000 people hosted a Coffee Morning, raising more than … Continued
Flexible plastic collections are set to become an increasingly important part of household recycling, despite the mandatory implementation delays, they are still a huge talking point in the industry. The latest WRAP LA Portal figures for 2024 to 2025 give us an interesting indication of just how much material could be involved – and what … Continued
A recent smoothie session at Cromwell gave our team the chance to get creative with ingredients, experiment with different combinations and resulted in 4 delicious smoothie recipes your catering customers should serve. The 4 Smoothie Offerings: With plenty of fruit, a range of ideas and lots of different taste buds to tickle, we decided to … Continued
Unlike an ordinary bag of general waste, asbestos waste needs a bit of extra thought and attention; in fact, it needs its own waste sack entirely. Asbestos fibres can cause serious and potentially fatal diseases when inhaled, which is why asbestos is classed as hazardous waste and must be carefully contained, clearly identified, correctly packaged … Continued