This month we’ll be showcasing our extensive portfolio of products for the capture and containment of resources and waste, including recycled polythene sacks, compostable liners, reusable bags, and more, at Edie Live 2019. We hope that you’ll be able to visit us on our stand B46 to find out more about our products, which are … Continued
Results from a voluntary clean-up by Cromwell Polythene in its local area to support The Great British Spring Clean 2019, indicate levels of rubbish have decreased significantly compared to last year. The family-run business, which supplies a range of polythene products to aid recycling, annually supports the Keep Britain Tidy environmental campaign to eliminate litter … Continued
As part of its Resources and Waste Strategy for England, Defra has set out its proposals for all local authorities in England to collect the same core set of dry recyclable and to provide separate weekly food waste collections from households. The consultation also explores whether local authorities should provide a free garden waste collection … Continued
This month we’re delighted to be returning to the Cleaning Show (19-21 March at ExCeL) where we’ll be showcasing our extensive range of products to help make the world cleaner, greener and more economical. Visitors to Stand C27 will be able to sample a re-designed version of our Wave® range of disposable gloves. These now … Continued
Supermarket chain, Morrisons, has announced it is to introduce paper bags across eight of its stores as part of an eight week trial, to reduce plastic. We all care about the future of our planet, but we need to ensure the whole picture is looked at before making changes in the name of sustainability. Replacing plastic with paper … Continued
We hope you are all having a great start to 2019. It’s an exciting year for us as we celebrate our 35th anniversary and continue to develop in order to bring you innovative, quality products that help you to capture and contain valuable resources, and dispose of residual waste safely and cleanly. Firstly, you may … Continued
Once all the cards are opened, gifts unwrapped and food and drink consumed, Christmas can leave us with a lot of waste that should be re-used and recycled. Unfortunately many of these products are thrown into the bin, destined to end up in landfill. Defra’s UK statistics on waste, last updated in October 2018, indicate … Continued
Cromwell Polythene is supporting a new recycling on the go initiative for Leeds city centre – ‘Leeds By Example’, launched 9 October. The company, which supplies a range of polythene products to aid recycling, will provide over 20,000 bags made from recycled material to support the campaign over its six-month duration. The project created by … Continued
I’m proud to say that today marks a landmark anniversary for Cromwell Polythene – it’s our 35th anniversary – happy birthday to us! Since the company formed on 1 October 1983, it was initially a long, slow burn but, after years of hard work and dedication, our independent, family run business is now thriving. We’ll … Continued
Benefits of recycling championed during awareness week Results from a comparison beach cleaning and litter surveying programme by Cromwell Polythene as part of its 35th anniversary activity and to mark Recycle Week (24 September – 30 September) indicate levels of seaside rubbish have decreased. This follow up to similar research conducted by Cromwell Polythene during … Continued