For many years Cromwell has attended the RWM Exhibition (Recycling & Waste Management), and visited the Let’s Recycle Live Show. This year the two industry-leading shows have joined forces to create a ‘bumper exhibition’ at the NEC, Birmingham. The 2-day exhibition is set to be the UK’s leading event for waste, resource, and sustainability professionals, … Continued
Clinical and Medical waste could pose a variety of hazards and as such special consideration is needed when handling it, to ensure the dangers do not occur. The different types of waste produced also required different end-of-life treatments, and are therefore separately collected in colour-coded bags. Some of these clinical waste sacks require specific accreditations … Continued
According to a study by litter experts Keep Britain Tidy, more than 2 million pieces of litter are dropped here in the UK every day. As we walk along our streets, beaches, and countrysides it is hard to ignore the litter scattered across these areas, nearly all of which will have been purposefully dropped, left … Continued
As the Summer nears an end, something different begins for us – our annual event season. Kicking off in September, event season is one of the busiest times of year for our marketing and sales teams, as we gear up ready to attend and exhibit at some of the UK’s leading industry events. Cromwell are … Continued
The building and construction sector is one of the largest industries, from building sites to public improvement projects, construction areas can be found all over the world. In an article from BusinessWaste.co.uk they shared the statistics that the building and construction industry uses 400 million tonnes of natural resources each year, however the industry produces … Continued
Schools out for Summer and for many this time of year is the perfect time to take a break from work, go on holiday, make time for the family, or even just soak up a bit of the summer sunshine. Whilst the schools will be taking a break from waste consumption, this waste isn’t disappearing, … Continued
Many of us are now becoming far more conscious about our waste and what happens to it, this is helping to increase recycling rates and good waste management. Local Authorities have cracked down on waste management, and have introduced clear segregated bins to help residents choose the best end-of-life solution for their waste. Whilst it … Continued
It seems odd to speak about the colder weather whilst we are in the midst of a heatwave but at Cromwell for us and many of our customers, forward planning is a necessity. Whilst we may be enjoying the summer sunshine and warmer weather, many industries are already preparing for the colder seasons which lie … Continued
It has been over 3 months since the Plastic Packaging tax (PPT) was introduced in the UK on April 1st 2022. The new tax of £200 per metric tonne will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK which contains less than 30% recycled plastic. The Plastic Packaging Tax has now seen … Continued
The summer season has finally arrived, and with the weather picking up and breaks from school, there are many areas that are about to experience increasing levels of footfall. Coastal destinations and holiday parks inevitably see a surge of people as ‘peak season’ begins in July, and many of us choose these places to enjoy … Continued