RECYCLING SCHEMES To put it simply, sustainability should now be regarded as a crucial part of print and signage companies’ strategies. Get this wrong and you risk not only losing environmentally minded clients to competitors but also falling foul of changing rules and regulations as they are rolled out by the government. The good news for printers and sign-makers is that they don’t have to break the bank to become more sustainable. While finances have previously halted some business owners from making progress with sustainability, there are now many affordable and even free routes to go down to become more environmentally friendly. Recycling is one of the easiest options to consider when it comes to sustainability. Here, we speak with several manufacturers and suppliers to find out more about the recycling options they offer to businesses and how integrating with these schemes can support everyone in the long run. Protect the Planet If you are looking for a way to become more sustainable, some manufacturers offer their own recycling schemes to support customers. One such brand is HP, which runs the HP Partners Programme, a consumer repurpose and recycling initiative for HP end-of-life equipment and printing supplies. “Through this initiative, commercial customers can responsibly dispose of and repurpose end-of-use hardware or extend the life of their existing devices through secure services and solutions offered within ‘Renew Solutions’,” explains Olivia Kelleher, WW sustainability lead at HP. “By repurposing materials and securely and responsibly recycling waste, print and signage companies are helping reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste and greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a more circular economy – helping to improve their own environmental credentials in the process.” Kelleher goes on to say that HP has long been an advocate for sustainable production. This, she continues, can be seen not only in the printing machinery it develops, but also the wider services that it offer to its customers both in the UK and overseas. In terms of equipment, the HP Latex range features many large-format machines that all use HP Latex ink. The inks are UL ECOLOGO certified and HP’s services are verified for reduced environmental and health impact. GraphAs demand for more sustainable print and signage continues to rise, Rob Fletcher looks at how taking advantage of recycling schemes offered by suppliers can help your business be more environmentally friendly Creating a Circular Economy Through Recycling Schemes 43 www.signlink.co.uk June / July 2025 - Issue 259
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