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Which Bag is Best - Cromwell's Smart Guide to using the Right Waste Sack - 2025

The Smart Guide to selecting the right bags

Waste is inevitable and often unavoidable, and while many try to reduce their waste consumption, it’ also important to choose the right bag for your waste. That’s where the magic (and common sense) happens. Whether it is organic waste or waste created from a medical setting like hospitals, each waste type will have a bag … Continued

Food Waste - Which Bag Is Best - Food Waste collection are on the rise, so which bag is best for your food waste?

Food Waste Liners: Polythene vs. Compostable

With Simpler Recycling reforms just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to sort your food waste liners. Councils across the UK are being nudged towards universal food waste collections and with businesses already feeling the pressure of new legislation, the bin bag battlefield is expanding. More bins. More bags. More baffled Brits … Continued

Sunshine, Sacks & Sustainability: Cromwell’s Summer Bash & Big Clean-Up

Summer’s in full swing, and with sunshine blazing and heatwaves rolling in, it’s the perfect excuse to step outside, soak up the rays, and make the most of the great outdoors. At Cromwell, we don’t just enjoy the sunshine, we put it to good use. From our annual Summer Party to sun-soaked community litter picks, … Continued

With school out for summer, find some create and eco-friendly tasks to do with all the family - Recycling and Waste Projects

Kids’ Projects That Teach Waste Management with Refuse Sacks and Bags

Schools out for Summer, and the kids need entertaining, which isn’t always an easy fete. But what if you could entertain the kids and teach them a thing or two about smart waste management? This summer, our “Less Waste, More Value” campaign encourages just that—practical activities that show children how to handle waste responsibly, using … Continued

Food waste increases by 30% during the summer months - Here is advice on how to control it and manage it with liners - 01977 686868

Food Waste Rises 30% in Summer — Why Food Waste Caddy Liners Are a Must-Have

From July through September, food waste increases by around 30%. That’s not hearsay, it’s the result of year-long analysis across households, retailers, and the hospitality industry. The culprit? Warmer weather meets fresher food and busier schedules. Add a dose of heat, and suddenly your compost caddy’s working overtime. What’s Behind the Seasonal Spike? Social season, … Continued

Cromwell Polythene's Roadmap to Simpler Recycling Success - Best Practices

Simpler Recycling – Roadmap to Success for Businesses

It’s been three months since the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) introduced the Simpler Recycling reforms for businesses in England with more than 10 employees. As the first quarter wraps up, it’s the ideal time to assess how implementation is progressing. At Cromwell Polythene, we understand that while some organisations … Continued

2025 What's New at Cromwell for 2025 - new product innovations and launches - 2025

Innovation in Action: Cromwell’s Latest Waste Management Solutions

Over the past six months, Cromwell Polythene has been innovating behind the scenes—driven by our Less Waste, More Value campaign and a commitment to making waste management smarter, greener, and more resource-efficient. Following a comprehensive review of our product portfolio, we identified key improvements and introduced exciting new additions to our waste sacks and food … Continued

Less Waste, More Value - the importance of choosing the right bag - from Cromwell

Less Waste, More Value: Choosing the Right Waste Sacks for a Cleaner, Greener Future

Waste is an inevitable part of life—but it doesn’t have to be a problem. At Cromwell Polythene, we believe that effective waste management starts with choosing the right waste sacks. Rather than chasing an ideal of a ‘zero-waste’ lifestyle, the more achievable goal is to manage waste better—ensuring it’s correctly segregated, securely contained, and disposed … Continued

Cromwell's Gusset Depth Supports Resource Efficiency

Cromwell’s Gusset Depth Supports Customer Sustainability Goals

Cromwell are continually seeking ways to improve efficiency and sustainability across our product range. We’re pleased to share an important update that reflects our ongoing commitment to environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Optimising packaging with gusset depth adjustments Over the next 12 months, we will be adjusting the gusset depth on selected stock items to enhance … Continued

Cromwell supports our community by providing local sponsorship and carrying out litter picks - 01977 686868

Cromwell Community Sponsorship & Litter Picks

Cromwell Polythene is proud to call Sherburn in Elmet our home, having been part of this thriving community for over two decades. It is not just the home of the business, but that of many of our team too, and after the 20-plus years we have been here, we have always embarked on projects and … Continued