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Henry Lee has been appointed as new MD of Cromwell Polythene as James Lee takes on the role as Chairman after 4 decades.

Cromwell Appoints New MD as it Celebrates 4 Decades in Business!

As we near the mid-point of the year, 2023 is already set to be a momentous one for Cromwell Polythene. Alongside product innovations and supporting Insulate Ukraine, we are also celebrating the milestone achievement of 40 years in business. James Lee, founded Cromwell Polythene back in 1983 at just 20 years old, since then James … Continued

Cromwell Polythene is very proud to support Insulate Ukraine by donating to the Ukraine War Crisis

Cromwell Supports Insulate Ukraine

Since the Russian Invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has been left in a state of war-affected despair and disaster. The ongoing conflict has left the lives of the people living in Ukraine in tatters with so many of them losing their families, jobs, and their homes. The state of war in the country has damaged … Continued

The issue with food waste when it comes to Christmas in the hospitality sector

Collecting Christmas waste in Hospitality

During Christmas, we all like to ‘Eat Drink, and be Merry’, as the old saying goes. There will be many of us uttering the phrase ‘the diet starts in January’, and overall just taking full advantage of the delectable Christmas treats on offer. Whilst many of us prepare for the Christmas season, we choose to … Continued

With more councils introducing food waste collections, do you know how to best handle food waste?

Council Food Waste Collection Trials are on the rise!

Cromwell has worked closely with Local Authorities for almost 4 decades now, supplying refuse sacks, bin liners, and compactor sacks to support their waste strategy and help residents capture waste and recycling. More recently, compostable liners have seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. These liners are ideal for capturing and enclosing … Continued

As well celebrate another Recycle Week, it is important we segregate our waste

Recycle Week Returns

Next week, Recycle Now’s flagship annual event – Recycle Week returns for 2022. The event which has run for almost 2 decades is the annual celebration of recycling across the nation. The week aims to bring together every industry from retailers, brands, waste management companies, governments, and trade associations, to help promote the importance of good … Continued

What the CHSA Accreditation means to Cromwell - 01977 686868

Celebrating 10 years of CHSA

The Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) was established back in 1997, when it began its commitment to quality and service by introducing its first-ever scheme. The CHSA is run by its members who represent the manufacturers and distributors supplying cleaning and hygiene products in the UK. The CHSA represents more than 200 manufacturers and … Continued

Cromwell supply waste liners for litter bins - bespoke to local authority requirements

Are Local Authorities Helping Handle Waste?

As individuals, we are all responsible for our waste, what we do with it, and how we handle it in the most responsible way. The way we manage our waste has huge effects on the environment, so we must ensure we are doing it correctly. Good waste management strategies are easy to adopt, we just … Continued

Free Downloadable Anti Litter Pack

Across the globe, there is one environmental issue that all countries share, and this is littering. You can find littered waste scattered across our beaches, countrysides, paths, roads, and parks. In the UK studies have found that 80% of litter is done purposefully, with the guilty party showing no intention of responsibly disposing of this … Continued

Bad waste management can cause pest infestations

Smells and Pest Infestation with Litter

Both public and residential waste go through many different spikes and amends as the seasons change throughout the year – the odour of the waste is particularly affected during the summer months. There is a notable influx of waste during the summer months, with a WWF report stating a litter rise of up to 40%. … Continued

Managing summer waste and associated smells - Cromwell Polythene

Summer Scents & Managing Residential Waste

The spring/summer season is upon us, with nights getting lighter and the weather getting warmer. Whatever season we enter, waste is guaranteed and must be handled appropriately, however, the change in seasons should prompt us to take additional waste management steps. Scents of Summer The warmer weather is excellent for crops and agriculture but can … Continued