PRINTITRESELLER.UK 39 VOX POP When Carbon do offer remanufactured options, we make sure they come from programmes like Canon CU or ES that meet a clearly defined and consistently applied standard and are certified by the original manufacturer. Alongside this, we’ve put a lot of emphasis on strengthening closed loop consumables programmes, ensuring ink and toner cartridges don’t end up in landfill but instead move through structured collection, dismantling, and recycling processes. Another area where I personally see a real future impact is in the continued development of on‑site material regeneration innovations like Epson’s PaperLab that turns wastepaper into new paper, dramatically cutting water use and keeping resources in local circulation. This could prove to be genuinely transformative solution as the technology matures for customers looking to embed circularity directly into their day‑to‑day operations. production is as low impact as possible through our choice of partners, and ensuring the end-of-service phase is handled through a closed loop system that feeds back into the circular economy. David Lees, Director, ABS: Leasing refurbished devices allows us to extend their lifecycle while maintaining energyefficient, low impact features, such as polymerised toner and duplex printing. Toner is monitored, so it’s only replaced when needed, and we manage end-of-life collection and recycling. We also work with customers to optimise print usage, helping them reduce waste and achieve their sustainability targets. Ryan Green, Digital Services Director, Carbon Group: We’re seeing a real shift in how organisations think about circularity, and that’s pushed us to prioritise initiatives that make a meaningful difference across the full lifecycle of print. A big focus for us is expanding the use of recycled and environmentally responsible materials, something reflected throughout our sustainable print proposals where both Canon and Epson devices incorporate recycled components to lower production impact and reduce reliance on virgin resources. We’re also very clear about the role of remanufacturing. While high quality remanufactured options can help extend the life of existing devices and reduce electronic waste, I’m always transparent with customers that remanufacturing is not, in my view, the long‑term solution for sustainable print. Marino Keith, National Service Director and Managing Director of Scotland North, Xeretec: End-of-life management is often a regulatory and logistical burden for customers. We prioritise removing that friction by providing a certified, legally compliant disposal and recycling service. This not only de-risks the process for the client but also unlocks the economic and environmental value of a device’s second life. Beyond the hardware itself, we are highly selective about the vendors with whom we partner, prioritising those who aggressively integrate post‑consumer recycled plastics and recycled metals into their manufacturing. Our primary focus is on the two ends of the spectrum: ensuring the initial In part two of this sustainability-focused VOX POP, we ask industry leaders how they are responding to the shift toward circular economy principles. We explore the sustainability initiatives OEMs are prioritising and the support they offer to help partners. We then turn to the channel for its view on what else they need from manufacturers to help them meet customer expectations The sustainability challenge – part two continued... Marino Keith David Lees PrintIT Reseller: Circular economy practices such as recycling, remanufacturing and increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials are gaining momentum. Which initiatives are you prioritising to reduce lifecycle impact and support end customers’ sustainability goals?
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