XIC: Designing Out Waste Through a Long-Standing Partnership with One Stop Waste

Background

XIC is one of the North East of Scotland’s leading creative and digital print businesses and sustainability is built into everything they do.

As a company that has moved almost entirely to digital processes, reduced chemical use and embraced recyclable, low impact materials, XIC is committed to minimising waste at every stage of its operations.

For many years, XIC has partnered with One Stop Waste to ensure that every waste stream, from paper and packaging to toner cartridges, plastics and electrical equipment is managed responsibly, efficiently and with complete transparency.

Together, XIC and One Stop Waste demonstrate how a modern North East business can design out waste, reduce environmental impact and operate with sustainability at its core

The Challenge

XIC’s business model naturally produces very little general waste.

The company:

• Uses digital processes instead of chemical-based print.
• Recycles all ink packaging, plastic bags and cardboard.
• Separates toner cartridges, paper, cardboard and general waste at source.
• Encourages staff to flatten, sort and recycle materials correctly.

With 99% of their waste being paper and cardboard, XIC needed a partner who could:

• Support their low waste, high-recycling model.
• Provide reliable collections for multiple small waste streams.
• Handle occasional specialist waste such as chemicals, computers or electrical equipment.
• Offer ongoing environmental guidance and updates on legislation.

The Solution: A Reliable, Long-Term Partnership

For many years, One Stop Waste has provided XIC with a simple, effective and environmentally responsible waste management service.

This includes:

• Dedicated bins for toner cartridges, recycling and general waste.
• Regular collections that keep the site clear and compliant.
• Specialist containers for chemicals, electricals and IT equipment.
• Full recycling routes for paper, cardboard, plastics and ink packaging.
• Ongoing environmental advice from One Stop Waste’s leadership team.

The relationship is built on trust, consistency and shared values. One Stop Waste ensures that waste never becomes a hassle, helping XIC to focus on running a smooth and sustainable business.

Results

Operational Benefits

• Minimal general waste due to strong internal segregation.
• Reliable, no hassle collections.
• Safe disposal of specialist waste streams.
• A clean, organised workspace with clear recycling behaviours.

Environmental Impact

• High recycling rates across all materials.
• No chemical waste due to digital processes.
• Support for XIC’s wider sustainability commitments, including the World Land Trust.

Strategic Value

• Long-term partnership built on trust and transparency.
• Proactive updates on environmental legislation and best practice.
• Advice on bin types, recycling improvements and future requirements.
• Confidence that all waste is handled responsibly and compliantly.

Testimonial: Director, XIC

“We’ve worked with One Stop Waste for many, many years and they’ve never missed a beat. They take everything away for us, whether it is paper, cardboard, toner cartridges, even old chemicals or electrical equipment. It’s smooth, reliable and completely hassle-free.

We’re not a wasteful business, and One Stop Waste support that. Our bins are rarely full because we separate everything properly and they make sure every little thing is recycled or handled correctly.

Craig keeps in touch about environmental issues and upcoming legislation. He’s open, honest and always gives us the right advice, whether it’s about bin types, recycling or what’s coming down the line.

We’ve had plenty of other companies try to offer their services, but we’re sorted with Craig and the team. Great service, great people and a partnership we trust completely.”