News

Forbes Rentals – Driving Sustainability This Global Recycling Day

At Forbes Rentals, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Global Recycling Day is marked this week and so we’re celebrating our commitment to the circular economy – keeping products in use for longer, reducing waste, and ensuring responsible disposal.

Why Renting is the Greener Choice

Renting isn’t just convenient – it’s a smarter, more sustainable alternative to purchasing. Instead of contributing to a throwaway culture, renting extends the life of high-quality appliances, reducing demand for raw materials and lowering environmental impact.

By choosing Forbes Rentals, you help:

• Give products longer lifespans – We maintain, refurbish, and re-rent wherever possible.
• Reduce landfill waste – When a product reaches the end of its life, we recycle or repurpose components responsibly.
• Lower your carbon footprint – Fewer new products need to be manufactured, reducing emissions.

We Handle Waste So You Don’t Have To

We know that dealing with packaging and old appliances can be a hassle. That’s why we make it easy:

• We take away all packaging at the point of delivery, ensuring it is sorted and recycled correctly.
• Need to dispose of your old laundry appliance? No problem. We collect and ensure it is responsibly recycled, with spare parts regenerated or reused wherever possible.
• Our licensed waste carriers ensure proper disposal and recycling.

Our Waste Reduction Initiatives

Our waste management approach includes:

• Using recycled and recyclable materials where possible
• Choosing digital over print
• Recycling any plastics, metals, glass, paper, and cardboard rather than sending them to landfill.
• Refurbishing and redistributing old stock to maximise usability.
• Ensuring all non-repairable items are disposed of in line with WEEE regulations.
• Partnering with sustainable suppliers for energy-efficient appliances that use minimal water and chemicals.

Make a Sustainable Lifestyle Choice

The world generates over 2 billion tonnes of waste annually. By choosing Forbes Rentals, you’re helping to keep products in circulation for longer, reduce landfill waste, and support a truly circular economy.

With Global Recycling Day this week, make a choice that benefits both you and the planet.