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Please note that any orders placed after Monday 20th December 2021 will not be despatched until we return on Wednesday 5th January 2022. The team at H&O Plastics would like to wish all of our customers a Happy Christmas and New Year.

There is something very special about the sport of angling. It can be both relaxing and exhilarating and you can travel into some beautiful parts of the country to participate. Whether you are a serious angler, or just relish the occasional fishing trip, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had. According to a Study […]

At a time when many of us are seeking projects to keep us busy, home decoration may be just what you are looking for.

Even if you are not one of life’s great car detailers, you need to wash your car regularly during the winter to protect it. If you don't get the car wash bucket, shampoo, sponge and hosepipe out when you should, you can end up with damaged car paintwork that is expensive to fix. On average, […]

Right now, we're spending more time at home. This makes it more important than ever to keep your home tidy and organised so that you feel comfortable and relaxed. A major part of clearing out and tidying is finding storage to keep various items in. Plastic buckets with lids are the ideal choice for this […]

Businesses use buckets for many different purposes, from transporting food products to storing chemicals. Whatever the requirements of your business are, using buckets made from plastic makes sense. There are several different reasons for this. Ever since plastic was first used to make buckets back in 1967, businesses in a variety of industries have made […]

Easter is the perfect time to have fun as a family. This is more important than ever right now as we are all living in unusual times. Family life may be quite different than normal at the moment, especially if you have kids who are not at school and their routine has been interrupted.

In a commercial kitchen you want to ensure that you’re keeping ingredients fresh, reducing food waste, maintaining hygiene and keeping your customers safe. Storing food, ingredients and cleaning products safely is essential, and one of the best ways to do this is with plastic buckets. Why should I use plastic buckets in my commercial kitchen? […]

Have you discovered the benefits of the right wet wipe container? When someone mentions wet wipes, you’d be forgiven if your mind automatically jumps to thoughts of new parents looking after a baby and getting their heads around nappy changing. However, today wet wipes have become far more universal, and aren’t just a staple of […]

Don’t think that one type of bucket fits all needs. Your best solution will depend on your exact needs. Remember that you don’t have to be restricted in any way by size, style or even colour.

Brexit - a turbulent topic, but one that affects everyone living in the UK right now. Regardless of whether you’re a business preparing for the inevitable implications of leaving Europe, or simply a consumer trying to understand what will happen to the companies that you buy from, Brexit is still so unclear that planning for […]

Each year the UK throws away 600 million batteries. According to the DirectGov website, over 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions could be avoided if the UK can meet its recycling target of at least 45 per cent of batteries.