Weirbags Blog

  1. Why Kerbside Recycling Bags Are the Smarter Choice

    Why Kerbside Recycling Bags Are the Smarter Choice
    In today’s drive toward sustainable waste collection, kerbside recycling bags are proving to be the smarter alternative to traditional bins and boxes. Across the UK, more local authorities and waste contractors are choosing reusable bags as a more flexible solution for household recycling programs. Unlike rigid plastic bins or open-top boxes, recycling bags are lighter, more compact, and easier to...
  2. Cheers to 70 Years: Celebrating a Major Milestone at Weirbags

    Cheers to 70 Years: Celebrating a Major Milestone at Weirbags
    This July, Weirbags proudly marked a huge milestone: 70 years in business. From humble beginnings on the Liverpool docks in 1955, reselling used hessian sacks, to becoming one of the UK’s leading industrial packaging suppliers, it’s been an incredible journey of growth, evolution, and staying true to our roots. To celebrate, the whole team came together for a night to...
  3. Weirbags Celebrates 70 Years of Packaging Excellence

    Weirbags Celebrates 70 Years of Packaging Excellence
    July 2025 marks a major milestone for us at Weirbags - 70 years in business! We're thrilled to be celebrating seven decades of growth, diversification, and resilience. From our humble beginnings in 1955, reselling used hessian sacks on the docks of Liverpool, Weirbags has grown to become one of the UK’s leading industrial packaging suppliers. Over the years, we’ve expanded...
  4. How Container Desiccants Reduce Moisture Damage During Global Shipping

    How Container Desiccants Reduce Moisture Damage During Global Shipping
    When goods are transported over long distances by sea, they’re exposed to constant changes in temperature and humidity. These fluctuations create the perfect conditions for moisture build-up inside shipping containers, leading to problems like condensation (also known as container rain) which is a major cause of cargo damage worldwide. As an official UK supplier, our SeaDry container desiccants provide a...
  5. Tackle Spring Garden Clear Ups with Our Durable Garden Waste Bags

    Tackle Spring Garden Clear Ups with Our Durable Garden Waste Bags
    As spring settles in and gardens across the UK burst back to life, many of us are out trimming hedges and preparing for the season ahead. But as any seasoned gardener knows, one of the less glamorous parts of the job is dealing with piles of green waste. Our reusable Garden Waste Bags are perfect to tackle the garden clear...
  6. Important Changes to Business Waste & Recycling in England

    Important Changes to Business Waste & Recycling in England
    Simpler recycling legislation has come into effect for businesses in England. Here is how we can help you.
  7. Weirbags Grows Marketing Department

    Weirbags Grows Marketing Department
    We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Marketing Assistant, Shaun Hornby, to our growing marketing team!
  8. Weirbags to Launch New FLEXIBOX at RWM, The Flexible Alternative to a Recycling Box

    Weirbags to Launch New FLEXIBOX at RWM, The Flexible Alternative to a Recycling Box
    Weirbags are proud to be Introducing a brand new, unique solution to kerbside recycling; the Flexibox at the Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition 2024! The Flexibox is a flexible woven polypropylene alternative to rigid kerbside recycling boxes. It’s a bag that performs just like a box! But it provides considerable cost savings.Bringing a new twist on the traditional choice of...
  9. Retirement of Stephen Williams, after 31 years at Weirbags

    Stephen Williams (centre) celebrating his retirement with the staff at Weirbags   Stephen, whose father Philip was one of the original founders of Weir & Carmichael,  joined the business as Finance Director in early 1991 working alongside his brother John, then MD and his cousin Barrie Williams.   Over the next few years he set the company on a firm footing...
  10. Goodbye to Our Marketing Executive Tom

    Managing Director Martin Ellioth shakes Tom Mcdermott's hand In September we said goodbye to our Marketing Executive Tom McDermott, who left the company to go travelling around Asia.Tom joined us 3 years ago for a work placement during University. He made such a positive impact in the role that he was invited back to work for the company once he...

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