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If you buy your pet's food in bulk and need some way to store it securely then H&O Plastics have got a container for you.

The latest addition to H&O's plastic containers range is our 25/30l container with handles and lid. The buckets are UN approved and comply with the Manual Handling Regulations Act of 1992.

Last orders before Christmas closure mid-night tonight, 20th December 2017. H & O re-opens on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. We'd like to wish a Merry Christmas to all of our customers!

Due to high demand, H & O Plastics have this week added Metal UN Pails to our product range. At H & O Plastics, we take pride in listening to our customer's needs and will always endeavour to fulfil requests. These metal UN pails are high quality, UN-approved and suitable for storing and transporting chemicals, […]

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for legislation requiring all restaurants and takeaway outlets in England to display their food hygiene scores prominently to customers. The organisation that represents councils in England said that the rule should be introduced as part of post-Brexit trade legislation. Currently, local authorities carry out hygiene inspections on all […]

Plastic waste is a growing concern in Britain and around the world. Global demand for plastics is expected to double in the next 20 years, but most plastic packaging is only used once before it is discarded and only about 14% of plastic packaging is collected for recycling. 40% of the globe’s plastic winds up […]

Plastic buckets are cheap and handy in commercial kitchens where foodstuffs need to be delivered, moved around and stored regularly. Where you have high volumes of food, such as a large batch of sauce or a restaurant-supply of grains, plastic buckets with lids are perfect. They are airtight, protecting your products from pollutants, cheap to […]

In restaurants, takeaways and other catering environments, good food storage is critical for holding onto your hot food licence. But failing to comply with the regulations could also result in customers becoming ill or, in extreme cases, death. To make life a bit easier in busy kitchens, many caterers like to prepare meals or ingredients […]

The Spring bank holiday is almost upon us and what better way to spend it that getting back to nature with the ones you love. The end of May is a fantastic time for a staycation camping holiday. Early forecasts suggest the weekend weather will be good across large parts of the country and, perhaps […]

Later Easter weekend + the slight possibility of some good weather over the half-term break = the best opportunity in years to get away on an Easter camping or caravanning break. Falling slap bang in the middle of April, the Good Friday to Easter Monday extended weekend promises long bright days, some fantastic blossoming plant […]

Easter is coming up fast, and the children will be out of school soon. So now is the perfect time to start organising some Easter activities. If a tradition at your home, school, nursery or playgroup is to have an Easter egg hunt then decorating an Easter bucket can be the perfect crafty pre-cursor to […]

There is something magical about camping with a campfire. After a long day of walking, exploring or just relaxing in the Great British outdoors, there is nothing better than getting back to camp and being greeted with the warmth and smell of a roasting hot fire. Campfires are perfect for cooking your simple evening meal […]