Cromwell Polythene Ltd calculated that the UK average for Flexible Plastic collected at the kerbside is approximately 3kg per household across 30,368,250 UK households in WRAP's 23/24 data.
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#FactualFriday - Did you know? 💡 Currently, the UK average for #FlexiblePlastic collected at the kerbside is approximately 3kg per household. Across 30,368,250 UK house…
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Cromwell Polythene Ltd
Committed to supplying products for the capture & containment of waste & recyclables to help support a circular economy.
- Location
- Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, GB
- Company size
- 11–50 employees
About Cromwell Polythene Ltd
Cromwell Polythene specialises in the supply of refuse sacks and bin liners to local authorities, waste management companies and janitorial distributors. Our extensive product range includes black, coloured and natural (clear) refuse sacks, anti-microbial bin liners, bags for the disposal of hazardous and clinical waste, compostable sacks for food waste and woven polypropylene bags for recycling and kerbside collection schemes. We also stock a variety of polythene films, sheeting, lay-flat tubing, gripseal bags, food-liners and disposable PPE. We work closely with our customers, assigning dedicated account managers to help them identify the most suitable products for their requirements and - where appropriate - develop bespoke products to meet their precise needs.
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Cromwell Polythene Ltd has participated in the Macmillan Coffee Morning for more than a decade.
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Cromwell Polythene Ltd used Glovelee gloves to create composted bug gardens for Spring and Summer Sunflowers.
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