The Circular Economy | How Qual Can Help
We offer services and solutions that will help your business move from the traditional, linear economy to the new circular economy.
What is The Circular Economy?
The circular economy is a model of production and consumption that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible, extending their lifecycle and minimising waste. By extending the lifecycles of products and minimising waste, the circular economy offers a path towards a more sustainable future.
It's based on three key principles:
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| ✅ Eliminate Waste & Pollution | ✅Regenerate Nature | ✅Circulate Products & Materials |
The Importance of The Circular Economy
Embracing the circular economy is a critical step towards achieving sustainable growth. It represents a fundamental shift away from the traditional 'take-make-dispose' model, which has placed immense strain on our planet's resources. By prioritising resource efficiency and minimising waste, the circular economy offers a multifaceted approach to environmental sustainability. It reduces reliance on virgin materials, lowers pollution from extraction and production processes, and cuts down on the amount of waste ending up in landfills.
Furthermore, the circular economy fosters innovation in areas like product design, repair, and remanufacturing. This not only conserves resources but also unlocks economic benefits by creating new job opportunities and stimulating growth in these sectors. Ultimately, adopting circular economy principles is a smart and responsible decision for businesses, leading to a greener future for all.
65% is the UK government’s recycling target for 2035.
Potential 80% reduction of environmental footprint from more efficient design.
The amount of e-waste sent to landfills and incinerators is 85%.
There's an additional 5% amount of e-waste sitting in draws, waiting to be discarded.
Lease IT Hardware & Software
Leasing in the context of technology refers to a financial arrangement where a business can use technology equipment or software for a specified period without purchasing it outright.
Investing in technology products can be a strain on any business, especially for start-ups and smaller companies. But with Qual's IT leasing solutions, you can equip your team with the latest technology without breaking the bank.
Why choose Qual for IT Leasing?
Our comprehensive leasing options cover both hardware and software, ensuring your business has the tools it needs to thrive.
By choosing Qual Limited for IT Hardware & Software Leasing, you'll benefit from our expertise, flexibility, and commitment to delivering the best possible solutions for your business.
Trade-In Services
We can help manage your refresh cycle by offering a single solution for all your trade-in requirements. Realise the value of your old equipment by trading it in against new technology.
Why trade-in?
Our bespoke trade-in programmes take the complexity out of refreshing and trading in devices, offering a quick and hassle-free experience. This can help you avoid the cost of maintaining legacy equipment and improve your sustainability. Save time, money and the environment!
✅ Simple
We handle everything from real-time quoting for single or multiple devices, to trade-in, transport, order tracking and recycling.
✅ Cost-effective
You can reduce the cost of running old equipment and save money when offsetting it against the purchase of new kit.
✅ Secure
We erase data in line with Blancco/BlackBelt industrial standards, ensuring you with data protection and compliance.
✅ Sustainable
Any devices with no value, we can recycle sustainably according to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 environmental standards.
Our Easy 5 Step Trade-in Process
Step 1 →
Quote Request
Request a quote of which old equipment you would like to trade in.
Step 2 →
Quotation
An account manager will come back to you with a formal quote.
Step 3 →
Documentation
Once the quote is approved, we’ll arrange collection for you and send packaging instructions.
Step 4 →
Processing
Devices will be graded and wiped under CCTV surveillance. We’ll send a final confirmation for approval.
Step 5 ✔
Payment & Report
We’ll share the data erasure reports. Once approval is received, we’ll send payment.
Tech-as-a-Service
Tech-as-a-Service allows you to combine your hardware, software, and services into a single solution. Get access to the latest technology, optimise your IT budgets and simplify your bill.
Our programme helps you to move away from large capital investments. Instead, you can enjoy technology, training, services and maintenance through a low-cost, monthly or quarterly Tech-as-a-Service subscription plan.
By providing technology on a subscription basis, TaaS can extend the lifecycle of hardware, which reduces the number of discarded devices that end up in landfills. TaaS also allows businesses to adapt their technology needs in real-time, avoiding overprovisioning and associated energy waste.
✅ Reduced TCO
Save up to 30% of the total cost of ownership of hardware and software. Plus spread your VAT payment over the term and pay it on a smaller amount.
✅ Manage Cash Flow
Control your spend and spread the cost over the useful life of your technology and services.
✅ Better Equipment
Keep yourself ahead of the game with the latest technology. Improve your employees level of satisfaction and productivity, all at a lower cost.
✅ More Often
Get equipment faster and more often to ensure you get the best from the technological advances available to you.
✅ Simplicity
Put your hardware, software and technology services all on one simple payment (monthly, quarterly or annually).
✅ Fully Compliant
Take comfort in this being fully compliant with UK State Education Legislation. Tech-as-a-Service is always compliant with this as we have built algorithms into our subscription platform when needed.
✅ Flexibility
A subscription still gives you choices, at the end of the programme you can choose to return equipment (and ideally get new), keep equipment longer or even purchase it – So you are not losing the control.