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Recycle Scotland awarded position on APUC framework

Recycle Scotland, a division of Space Solutions (Scotland) Ltd, has been named as a supplier on the Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC) sustainable furniture framework. The framework supports the provision, delivery and installation of high-quality, sustainable furniture products to higher and further education institutions across Scotland.

Recycle Scotland is pleased to be appointed as part of the Circular Economy Solutions lot, aimed at supporting these institutions on their journey to net zero. The aim is to encourage the reuse or refurbishment of existing items as an alternative to buying new, which is the speciality of Recycle Scotland.

Pictured: Drew Carmichael, Director of Recycle Scotland, & Michael Sherriff, Recycle Scotland APUC Framework Account Manager

As the only provider on the framework that operates primarily under this business model, we are proud to be able to support universities and colleges with achieving their sustainability goals. Our ethos of reuse, refurbish and recycle is what informs everything we do, as we work with businesses and institutions to minimise the amount of furniture that ends up in landfill. With circular economy principles at the heart of our business, we are committed to providing sustainable furniture solutions.
Drew Carmichael, Director of Recycle Scotland

Since 2010, Recycle Scotland has been working in partnership with organisations across the UK to provide sustainable solutions to workplace furniture. They match organisations who have excess furniture with those seeking a sustainable alternative to buying new and promote the direct reuse of furniture by offering re-engineering and reupholstery services to extend the life of office furniture.

University of Strathclyde

Recycle Scotland has partnered with the University of Strathclyde to provide sustainable furniture solutions across their campus.

The University of Edinburgh

We worked in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) on a project to refurbish 1,400 exam desks.

University of Dundee

We worked with the University of Dundee to re-engineer and reupholster their existing furniture, turning tired and damaged pieces back to looking as good as new.