Hope is on the horizon this year with vaccines being rolled out, but we must not become complacent. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has left hospitals in crisis and led to Lockdown3. Strict hygiene and infection control procedures remain central to the line of defence. Here at Cromwell, we have a range of protective … Continued
One of the most confusing things about household waste management is understanding what goes into which bin, and what items can and cannot be recycled. This confusion only deepens with many local councils having differing waste management collections. Depending on where you live, and which local authority you come under will determine how your waste … Continued
UPDATE: Appeal for support Not all heroes wear capes, some carry litter pickers. Towards the end of 2020 we donated boxes of waste sacks to Adrian ‘Ady’, a litter picking hero in his local community, who takes time out of his own day and money from his own pocket to help clean up his community. … Continued
WRAP’s vision is a world in which resources are used sustainably, with this they are always finding innovative ways and strategies in which they can meet their circular economy goals. Over the years WRAP has introduced several campaigns to help tackle various types of waste, from food to textile waste, all in a bid to … Continued
As the festive season fast approaches and we reach the end of what has been an unusual year, we are having a look back at what has happened at Cromwell during 2020! Despite the pandemic, here at Cromwell Polythene and CPR Manufacturing, we have continued our services, helping to ensure an uninterrupted supply to our customers … Continued
Christmas is going to be more than a little different this year, but one thing’s for sure, the pandemic is not going to stop us putting up the tree, hanging up decorations, sending presents, and tucking into a festive feast. Can we also seize the opportunity to make sustainability a fundamental part of the celebrations? … Continued
As Christmas fast approaches and we near the end of what has been a very unusual year, the normal festivities may be different this year – however waste levels will remain the same, at a heightened level. A survey carried out in 2018 found that UK households can produce up to 30% more waste during … Continued
The team at Cromwell are excited and preparing for the festive season, as we near the end of another year, it is time we shared our seasonal opening hours. However, this year we will be doing things slightly different. In previous years we have closed our doors on Christmas Eve, taking a festive break until the … Continued
A small donation from one can mean far more to the other, which is something we learnt when we met waste hero Adrian (Ady). Ady is an inspiring, determined, selfless gentleman who takes the time to carry out litter picks in his local area. Initially focusing on aluminium cans, which is where he received his … Continued
The Government has outlined plans to introduce a Plastic Packaging Tax from April 2022, which will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK that contains less than 30% recycled plastics. The objective of the government’s policy is to provide an economic incentive for businesses to use recycled material in the production … Continued