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Westcoast is reducing landfill and supporting job creation in developing countries

Published date: 26 July 2024

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Westcoast is proud to announce a new sustainable partnership with Closing The Loop, to take devices from landfill and recycle them. This latest initiative is part of Westcoast’s ongoing commitment to being more sustainable.

As the UK’s largest distributor, we’re conscious of what happens to our products at the end of their life. By partnering with Closing The Loop’s One For One recycling scheme we’re able to prevent tablets and laptops from going to landfill.

How does One For One work?

When a new mobile phone, tablet or laptop is purchased, partners can opt into the scheme which triggers a scrap equivalent device to be collected and recycled in a developing country that doesn’t have recycling infrastructure in place.

What does it mean for your customers?

You can simply add the One To One service to your customers’ quote. This gives them an easy, cost-effective way to work towards sustainable goals, with tangible, measurable, and easy to report results.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sell your electronics as you usually do – you don’t need to change your current selling process, products or vendors.

2. Offer your customers the chance to opt in, by adding a small fee to each quote for a phone, tablet or laptop.

3. Closing the Loop will then collect scrap device(s) in developing countries.

4. Once you’ve received a PO, a certificate is generated to confirm the order. You can also report the data to ensure transparency and accountability.

What are the benefits of One To One for your business?

  • Meet the growing cutomer need for green IT
  • Beat the competition by offering this unique and innovative service.
  • Increase customer engagement and be seen as a trusted advisor on a sustainable service.
  • Attractive price – for a phone, the service is less than 1% of the average price of a new phone.
  • Easy to implement – simply add the service just like you would a screen protector or phone case.

  • What are the wider benefits of One To One?

  • Reduces electronic waste
  • Give precious raw materials a new life
  • Creates jobs in low-income economies
  • When it comes to environmental impact, all our actions add up. We’re always taking more steps to reduce, reuse and recycling as much as we can.

    To learn more about One To One and other ways we can empower your business with responsible, sustainable recycling services, contact your Account Manager. Or visit Westcoast Commits to discover the actions we’re taking to support a greener channel ecosystem.


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