
The Greener Side Philosophy
Most WEEE waste, including toner cartridges and IT equipment, end up in landfills, causing disastrous and irreversible effects, while contributing to poor human health, environmental endangerment, and the very future of our planet.
Print products make up roughly 26% of the total waste in UK landfills, despite the rise of digital alternatives, with over 45 million cartridges being added to the pile on a yearly basis.
With an estimated 1,000 years taken for each cartridge to decompose, and each cartridge releasing plastic, metal, and chemical residue into the environment, The Greener Side’s mission is to prevent our partners and their businesses from being part of this global problem;
The Greener Side is here to change the narrative by providing seamless, secure, sustainable, and compliant recycling solutions for your workplace, while preventing the consequences of non-compliance and failure to recycle correctly from impacting your businesses brand, reputation, and operations.
At The Greener Side, we don’t believe in the “Take-Make-Waste” model, instead, our philosophy is built upon the Circular Economy.
Every toner cartridge, motherboard, and photocopier contains precious resources. By recovering these materials, you can help us to reduce the need for destructive mining and energy-intensive manufacturing.
Sustainability without transparency is meaningless. The Greener Side’s services and solutions are all held to the highest environmental standards, while providing you with the documentation to prove it.
From the moment your waste assets leave your door, to the moment they’re processed, we’ll provide a clear, audited trail.
Mission
“To redefine the lifecycle of WEEE Waste and office technology. We aren’t just a disposal company; we are your partner in the Circular Economy. By diverting tons of waste from landfills and ensuring data is handled with absolute integrity, we help businesses and individuals leave a footprint they can be proud of, while steering clear of the legal implications of non-compliance”
– Managing Director, Chris Fink
Commitments
Compliance
We’ll stay ahead of the curve on all relevant UK and EU environmental legislation so that you don’t have to. You’ll receive complete peace of mind with our services.
Zero To Landfill
Our primary goal is to ensure that 0% of the waste we collect ends up in a landfill. If it can be reused, it will be; if it can’t, we’ll recover the raw materials to be used elsewhere.
Transparency
Not only do you deserve to know what happens to your waste; regulations require you to know. You’ll receive full traceability and reporting to meet both of these demands.
Our Services, Your Benefits

Print consumables are notoriously difficult to recycle due to their complex mix of plastics and chemical residues. Our specialised collection scheme is one of the most efficient in the industry.

Our Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) services cover everything from desktop PCs and monitors to complex networking gear. We’ll ensure 100% legal compliance with environmental regulations. WEEE / IT Asset Disposal Click Here To Find Out More
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