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Cromwell and fellow businesses join forces to tackle littler collecting almost 100 bags

Local Business Join Forces with Litter Picking Bags

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

Cromwell Polythene Considers - Which Picker is best?

Cromwell considers, Which Litter Picker is Best?

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

Dean's out of hours litter pick - Cromwell Polythene

Cromwell’s Off the Clock Litter Pick

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

Cromwell's Spring Equinox Planting Session - using our own compost and recycled and repurposed planters

Cromwell’s Spring Equinox Upcycle and Grow

As the days grow longer and the air begins to warm, the Spring Equinox marks a powerful turning point in the year. To celebrate, Cromwell is launching a hands-on project that brings upcycling to life by growing our own fruit, vegetables and flowers using repurposed and recycled containers. On top of this, we will also … Continued

Cromwell's Sponsorship & Shortlisting at the PFA Awards 2026

Cromwell shortlisted for FPA Awards

On 5 March, Cromwell attended the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards, which took place at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, bringing together organisations from across the food service packaging sector to celebrate innovation and collaboration. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Cromwell to reconnect with partners, customers and industry colleagues who share a common goal. Developing … Continued

Andy's Man Club - Cromwell Supports Staffs Mental Health with the support of Andy's Man Club

Cromwell’s Mental Health Supported By Andy’s Man Club

At Cromwell, some topics in the workplace are easy to approach, such as recycling rates, which bag is best, and industry news and updates. Mental health has historically been one of the quieter conversations and that is exactly why organisations like Andy’s Man Club exist. Recently, Cromwell welcomed Joe, a representative from Andy’s Man Club … Continued

TEEP and Extensions are preventing Simpler Recycling reforms to be implemented.

TEEP and Exceptions, What They Mean for Food Waste Liners and Simpler Recycling

Simpler Recycling was designed to bring consistency to household waste collections across England. A central pillar of that reform is separate weekly food waste collections. TEEP assessments and approved exceptions are playing a significant role in how, and when, that reform is implemented. While TEEP provides an essential framework for assessing technical, environmental and economic … Continued

1 waste liner from Cromwell Polythene is saving 3 million tonnes of CO2

Cromwell Food Waste Liners could save Tonnes of CO2e!

At Cromwell, cutting carbon emissions is not a footnote to our business. It is part of our responsibility. Every one of our food waste liners is designed to do more than simply line a bin. It plays a practical role in capturing food waste and steering it away from landfill and into recycling processes such … Continued

Help Achieve the National Goal of 65% Food Waste Recycling - Cromwell

Food Waste Liners and the Drive Towards 65% Food Waste Recycling

Over the past two years, mandatory food waste collections have become standard practice for many businesses, and household collections are following close behind. The direction of travel is clear. The UK is serious about separating food waste at source and serious about recycling it properly. But legislation alone does not change behaviour. Infrastructure does. Practical … Continued

Exchange for Change the new name for the Deposit Return Scheme - a new era for recycling

Exchange for Change: How Cromwell Polythene Supports the UK Deposit Return Scheme

After years of anticipation and a few delays along the way, the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme has finally been rebranded as Exchange for Change, with a confirmed launch date of October 2027. At Cromwell Polythene, we are watching this development closely, as it represents a significant shift in how materials are captured, handled and recycled … Continued