WHY BLACK SQUARE?
Creating a recycling supply chain for non-standard recyclable products could be challenging.
Collectors and recyclers prefer to focus on larger product segments, operating at scale and fine-tuning their processes for lower costs.
Understanding your waste flows, available volumes, recycling providers and optimal logistics is key to a successful launch.
Sustainability initiatives typically start as investment projects. The right supply chain and storytelling are essential to a successful launch. But scaling your recycling from "Pilot" to "Business unit" is a different game.
Scaling in new markets and growing recycling volumes require healthy unit economics. Optimising logistics costs, improving the commercial model, and partnering with local vendors are ways to accomplish this.
Finding the best use for niche recycled materials is always a creative process.
In some cases, it's about exploring circular products with engineers and designers within the company. Others will work with external partners to create high-margin products and reimagine applications.
In any case, establishing an offtake market for materials will boost the profitability of your recycling.
OUR SERVICES
Designing and costing optimal collection and recycling system
Running end-to-end recycling for niche materials and products
Unlocking maximum value from recycled materials
CASE STUDY: FOOTWEAR RECYCLING IN THE UK
Black Square built a footwear recycling service for brands and retailers operating in the UK.
Use Black Square to provide footwear recycling services for your consumers in the UK. Promote it under your brand. Throw in worn and defective pairs, overstocks and samples. We’ll do the rest.
We operate a convenient end-to-end infrastructure for recycling all types of footwear. The shoes will be turned into clean and separated materials that can be used again in the footwear industry or to make other products.
All operations are compliant with the applicable waste regulations in the UK and the EU.
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Recycling | Footwear recycling
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