At Agilico, we believe in the power of the circular economy. Through our Agilico Zero initiative, we’re committed to extending the life of multifunctional devices, reducing our carbon emissions, and minimising waste. A key part of this mission is the way we harvest parts with surgical precision from lightly used MFDs to give other devices a second life.
And why wouldn’t we reuse parts where we can? It’s a win for business and the planet. Our mantra, inspired by Walter Stahel – the pioneer of the circular economy – is proudly displayed in all our local refurbishment centres.
This philosophy guides everything we do, making Agilico the UK’s pioneering circular-first managed print provider.
Why Parts Harvesting Matters
One big challenge we face today is the fate of end-of-life devices. A staggering 70% of these devices in the UK are exported, increasing carbon emissions and contributing to unnecessary landfill waste. That’s simply wrong!
With the support of our partners like Konica Minolta and Ricoh, we’re taking a different path – one that prioritises extending the life of lightly used devices. In the words of Warren Colby, Managing Director of Agile Print Technology at Agilico:
”We understand the challenge of shifting traditional approaches, but the environmental benefits, combined with the ability to extend the life of lightly used devices, make it the right decision for clients and suppliers alike.
Harvesting Success in 2024
Last year, we harvested almost 10,000 reusable parts from MFDs during our refurbishment process. Every salvaged component is carefully inspected and prepared for reuse, ensuring our refurbished devices deliver the same reliability and performance as brand-new ones.
For any parts that can’t be reused, we’ve partnered with trusted recycling specialists, like CCL, to ensure nothing ends up in landfill. At their facility in Irvine, end-of-life devices are carefully dismantled by hand to separate metals, plastics, glass, and other components. Copper wire is recovered from cables and reused to create new products, while precious metals such as gold, zinc, and platinum are extracted from circuit boards and other parts. Depending on the type of circuit board, some chips can even be reused. With over 25 years of expertise in WEEE recycling, CCL plays a vital role in helping us to support the circular economy and minimise waste.
Sustainability in Action
Our Agilico Zero initiative is more than just a concept – it’s a movement. Watch our latest video created in partnership with Ricoh to see how we’re transforming the way devices are used, reused, and recycled.
Making an Impact Together
Choosing Agilico Zero refurbished MFDs means embracing a smarter, more sustainable way of working. Each refurbished device prevents over 500kg of CO2 emissions, significantly reducing environmental impact.
By extending device lifecycles and supporting the circular economy, we’re helping businesses cut costs, lower carbon footprints, and meet their sustainability goals.
Explore our case studies to see how our customers are achieving success with Agilico Zero.
Movera – a thriving legal firm, tackled their printing and document management challenges by implementing a fleet of Agilico Zero refurbished MFDs and PaperCut print management solutions. This helped them streamline processes, reduce risk, eliminate unnecessary printing, and deliver cost savings while advancing their ESG goals. The new devices have also prevented over 5.3 tonnes of CO2 emissions, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.
Read the full case study here
Believe Housing – one of the largest housing associations in the North East, partnered with Agilico to overcome challenges with budget constraints and inefficient printing systems. By transitioning to Agilico Zero refurbished MFDs and rationalising their print fleet, they achieved 50% energy savings, avoided 2.4 tonnes of CO2 emissions, and significantly reduced costs. This sustainable print infrastructure aligns with their commitment to environmental responsibility while supporting their mission to deliver exceptional housing services and build stronger communities.
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Sidey Group – Scotland’s largest window, door, and conservatory manufacturer, partnered with Agilico to implement a sustainable and efficient printing solution. By replacing their fleet with Agilico Zero refurbished MFDs and optimising their print infrastructure, they avoided 5.6 tonnes of CO2 emissions, achieved 10% energy savings, and significantly reduced costs. This solution supports Sidey’s ongoing efforts to reduce their environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.
Read the full case study here
Together, we can shape a more sustainable future. Through Agilico Zero, we’re redefining how businesses can embrace sustainability without compromising on performance or reliability. Join us in making a meaningful impact for your business and the planet.
Discover the Power of Agilico Zero
Get in touch today to learn how Agilico Zero refurbished devices can help your business reduce waste, save money, and support your sustainability goals with zero compromise in quality or reliability.
