Sustainable Print Solutions: A Simpler Way to Reduce Waste

Why sustainable print matters more than ever

Printing is still essential for most organisations, yet print is often one of the areas where waste naturally builds up. Used toner cartridges, excess paper and inefficient equipment can all contribute to unnecessary landfill waste and higher energy use.

At the same time, expectations of recycling are changing. With the government’s ‘Simpler Recycling’ regulations now in force, businesses are required to separate recyclable materials, including plastic waste such as empty printer consumables, rather than treating them as general waste.

For many organisations, this raises practical questions:
- What needs to be recycled?
- How should it be handled?
- How can it be done properly without creating extra work?

Our proactive approach

At CBS sustainability is not treated as a simple tick-box exercise. We have built care for the environment into the way we support customers across their print systems, IT and telecoms, helping them reduce waste, cut energy use and make more responsible choices without disrupting how they work.

Rather than focusing on one environmental issue, in isolation, we look at the full picture from the technology businesses use, every day, to how waste is collected, processed and reused.

Our approach is built on:

Environmentally responsible print solutions
Support for reducing paper and consumables waste
Zero-to-landfill recycling through approved UK partners
Ongoing maintenance to keep equipment running efficiently for longer

The aim is simple: to make sustainable choices easier, more manageable and more effective for our customers.

Turning waste into something useful again

CBS works closely with trusted recycling partners to ensure used consumables are collected and processed correctly, supporting the circular economy, where waste is treated as a resource, not a problem.

Printer and copier consumables are often overlooked when it comes to recycling, but they contain valuable materials that can be recovered and reused.

When handled responsibly, plastics and metals can be separated and used for other purposes rather than discarded, such as furniture, underground pipes and innovative schemes are even using recycled waste, including print toner, in road building projects, as a replacement to tarmac.

Supporting compliance without the confusion

The Simpler Recycling legislation, brought in last year, has added yet another layer of responsibility for businesses and schools but, while the intention is positive, the detail of what is expected can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we have produced our Sustainable Print Solutions and Zero-Waste Recycling brochure. The brochure is designed to explain what sustainability and compliance look like in practice. It has also been designed in clear, plain language, without technical jargon.

It combines guidance on responsible recycling, environmentally accredited print technology and the simple steps businesses can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Designed with efficiency in mind

Recycling is an important part of sustainability, but current print solutions can also make a real difference to reducing energy use, noise levels and paper consumption.

Our range includes multi-functional devices designed to operate efficiently, meet recognised environmental standards and support smarter printing habits. Features such as standard duplex printing, intelligent paper handling, the ability to preview a document before printing and a variety of energy save modes help reduce waste while also lowering running costs.

Regular maintenance is vital too. Keeping equipment operating efficiently and avoiding unnecessary replacements keeps the number of wasted parts – and technicians’ journeys – to a minimum.

One clear guide in one place

Whether you are reviewing your current approach or starting to think more seriously about sustainability, having clear, reliable information makes all the difference.

Our brochure brings together:

How sustainable print solutions can support your business
How zero-to-landfill recycling works in practice
How to meet recycling responsibilities with confidence
How CBS supports sustainability across print, IT and telecoms

It is designed to be helpful, practical and easy to understand.

Download our Sustainable Print Solutions and Zero-Waste Recycling brochure to see how CBS can help your organisation reduce waste and environmental impact.

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