ILM Highland Case Study | Zero Waste Scotland [Video]

Embracing the circular business model enables businesses like ILM Highland to reduce costs, generate new income streams and open up new markets.

Claire Weaver, business development manager at ILM Highland explains more about the project.

“It’s important to look at the circular economy from a holistic perspective.

“It’s about taking a step back, looking at your business as a whole and assessing where improvements can be made to be more aligned with the circular economy.

“This was our exact approach when taking on the refurbishment of over 800 laptops that were otherwise destined for landfill. The opportunity perfectly reflected our missions of reducing electrical waste while making technology more affordable and accessible for people living in the Highlands and Islands.”

The project also resulted in a team expansion for ILM Highland. After carrying out a thorough analysis of capabilities, the team hired a new finance assistant role for the duration of the project. ILM Highland …