WHAT WE DO

We help industries design and launch commercially viable recycling for niche materials and products at the end of life.

WHY BLACK SQUARE?

We focus on solving the most impactful parts of the “recycling equation”:

Knowing your recycling technology and logistics

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.

Scaling up a commercial and environmental business case

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.

Utilising recycled materials to their fullest potential

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

Supporting all stages of your recycling project:

Designing and costing optimal collection and recycling system

  • ① Identifying recycling providers (local / overseas)

    ② Identifying logistics providers and waste export requirements

    ③ Pricing and service agreements

  • Using a proprietary AI platform:

    ① Waste flow mapping

    ② Collection and logistics planning and costing

    ③ Building a pre-operational Master Plan with detailed requirements

    ⇲ Visit www.wastelabs.co to learn more about the Circle platform

    ⇲ Click here for Case Studies.

Running end-to-end recycling for niche materials and products

  • ① In-bulk collection from client’s DC

    ② Waste inspection and pre-processing at our facilities

    ③ In-bulk shipment/exporting to MRFs

    ④ Recycling at MRF

    ⑤ Reporting

Unlocking maximum value from recycled materials

  • ① Trading niche recycled materials

    ② Distributing upcycled/downcycled products

  • ① Building partnerships with manufacturers experienced in working with recycled materials

    ② Designing new products

OPERATIONS

This is how we do it for footwear. Your product can be next.

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.