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
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
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
In its annual survey of UK households’ recycling attitudes and behaviour, WRAP’s Recycling Tracker 2020 indicates levels of recycling are higher and more consistent than last year, but there is still room for improvement. For instance, on average UK households still dispose of 1.5 items that could be recycled into their rubbish collection. 82% mistakenly … Continued
As well as being an eyesore on our environment, litter discarded on our streets, or that enters our rivers and seas, can harm wildlife. In addition, items can contain toxic materials that are hazardous to our health. If illegally dumped, these can leach into water sources, contaminate the soil and pollute the air, contributing to … Continued
Regular readers of our blog will know that, here at Cromwell Polythene we are passionate about helping businesses to capture and contain valuable resources, protecting the environment and stimulating the circular economy. That’s why we’re pleased that our manufacturing and recycling division, Cromwell Plastics Recycling, which has been part of Cromwell since January 2020, has … Continued