Over the past few weeks, we have seen a rise in the demand for litter picking bags from both local authorities and businesses. As lockdown measures begin to ease, and the weather picks up, it seems that more and more of us are heading out to try and clean our local areas through the means … Continued
We like to think after almost 40 years in the industry we are now experts in the field of waste and recycling. We have been proud suppliers of bags, sacks and other products for the capture and containment of waste and recyclables since 1983. Over the years we have been asked many questions, given countless … Continued
We are never far from a story demonising plastics, social media, blogs, activists and other outlets continually share stories about the many negative impacts of plastics. Plastic filled beaches, littered bottles and bags and “unnecessary” packaging is promoted to show what a harmful and unnecessary problem the material is, when in reality, this couldn’t be … Continued
One of the most confusing things about household waste management is understanding what goes into which bin, and what items can and cannot be recycled, this is called waste segregation. This confusion only deepens with many local councils having differing waste management collections. Depending on where you live, and which local authority you come under … Continued
The battle with food waste in the UK continues to grow, as does the levels of such waste. WRAP 2018 report shows that households throw away 6.6 million tonnes of food waste a year in the UK. It is estimated that a family household will often dispose of £700 worth of food annually. Since this study 2 years ago, … Continued
Special consideration is needed when dealing with clinical waste, which requires different treatment and disposal methods appropriate to the hazard it may present – offensive, infectious, contaminated with medicines, cytotoxic. Yellow or Orange bags may be used for collection, storage, transport, treatment and disposal, with printed information pertaining to the standard design weight (contents capacity) … Continued
Food waste is a growing household problem, with 13 billion tonnes of food waste being thrown away from UK homes each year. WRAP carried out a study that showed household food waste in the UK increased 4.4 per cent between 2012 and 2015, despite a target to cut household waste by 5 per cent by 2015. … Continued
Have you ever been puzzled by the different symbols on your plastic products? A recycling logo with a number inside should be viable on these types of product, this logo is a Plastic Resin Identification Code. This identifies the type of plastic resin used to make the item by providing a ‘Resin Identification Code’. It is … Continued
Waste is fast becoming one of the most publicised and talked about problems, with retailers, business and individuals putting into place a range of different measures to tackle this waste consumption – this often starts with segregation. Where some of these changes have made a positive impact on reducing waste and helping the environment, in … Continued
As suppliers of products for the capture and containment of waste and recyclables, these 2 subjects are always fresh in our minds here at Cromwell Polythene. We are continually trying to encourage and educate people on matter such as recycling and waste management. As such we have devised an A-Z of handy tips, tricks or just … Continued