Recycling and good waste management are becoming far more recognised and well known, with all UK councils offering recycling collections and more supermarkets and businesses are also offering other recycling schemes. Whilst many of us claim to have a good understanding of recycling methods, there are some common mistakes that happen frequently when it comes … Continued
Widespread supply chain disruption has caused a notable strain on the availability of goods across the UK and Europe over the past twelve months. To combat this disruption, Cromwell will be taking delivery of up to three thousand pallets of product in the run up to Christmas, most of which will be arriving week commencing … Continued
Cromwell Polythene takes pride in the accomplishments of its partners, so they were delighted to hear that Pembrokeshire County Council were announced as the ‘Best Recycler in Wales’ for the second year in a row. Between April 2020 to March 2021 Pembrokeshire Council achieved a phenomenal recycling rate of 73.2%. Not only does this surpass … Continued
The last Friday in November is a big event for many retailers across the world, where the famous ‘Black Friday’ shopping day occurs. Many merchants offer deals and discounts on this day and many shoppers head to the stores or the internet to grab a bargain or two. The event is heavily promoted by retails, … Continued
Many organisations and charities are encouraging people to try to reduce their meat and fish consumption by trying out a vegetarian or vegan diet. We at Cromwell carried out a ‘No Meat November’ challenge last year, where members of our team ditched the meat and opted for a month of vegetarianism. The challenge was created … Continued
In early November our team headed to the kitchen and turned their hands to baking, as we held a belated Macmillan Coffee morning at our Sherburn office. We have held Macmillan Coffee mornings for several years now, helping raise funds for the cancer charity, which is close to many of our employee’s hearts. The event … Continued
As part of the Circular Economy Package, the UK needs to achieve a 65% municipal recycling rate by 2035. There are many new initiatives that governing bodies are introducing over the coming years to reach this goal, including the Plastic Packaging Tax, Extended Producer Responsibility, and the Deposit Return Scheme. There are also set to be big … Continued
This week our team headed to the capital for the 2021 Cleaning Show at the ExCeL. A show which we have attended for many years, the team arrived in London prepared for a busy week of networking and thought-provoking discussions, and the exhibition did not disappoint. Initially planned for March 2020, but canceled due to … Continued
In a recent question and answer at Downing Street, the Prime Minister told the audience of children that recycling plastic “doesn’t work” and “is not the answer”. However, we amongst many other industry and environmental experts are in disagreement with these statements and prepare to share evidence on just how well recycling and waste segregation … Continued
Following on from our article last month about the global supply chain issues, we would like to provide you with an update on other factors which are causing further challenges for us and many others. Overseas disruptions are continuing to cause delays and setbacks across the entire supply chain. We are experiencing these issues, as are many other companies across the country. Port closures, port congestion, and container … Continued