Waste Consult x Play It Green: Introduction
We’re thrilled to welcome Waste Consult, the independent waste consultancy, to the Play It Green community!
Founded by Neil Smith, Waste Consult helps organisations across the UK cut costs, stay compliant, and improve sustainability. Their team simplifies waste management by offering clear, expert advice. From waste audits to legislative updates such as Simpler Recycling, Waste Consult provides businesses with confidence, clarity, and measurable environmental results.
By joining our Climate Impact Workforce, Waste Consult is making ongoing positive impact for both people and the planet. Each month, trees, mangroves, and sea kelp will be planted on their behalf, and their team will receive weekly sustainability education. They’ve also chosen to support Mind, helping to improve mental health across the UK through our Regive initiative.
We caught up with Neil Smith to find out more about the business, its sustainability journey, and future plans.
Please tell us a little about Waste Consult
Waste Consult was founded to make waste management simple, transparent, and truly effective for businesses. After nearly two decades in the industry, I saw too many companies receiving supplier-led advice that didn’t always have their best interests at heart. Waste Consult was created to remove that bias , offering fully independent consultancy that focuses on compliance, cost efficiency, and genuine environmental improvement.
We work across all sectors, helping clients audit their waste streams, develop smarter waste and recycling strategies, ensure Duty of Care compliance, and navigate new legislation such as Simpler Recycling. Our mission is straightforward, to deliver practical, measurable improvements without the jargon.
Why is sustainability important to Waste Consult?
Sustainability sits at the core of everything we do. For us, it’s not just about helping businesses meet targets, it’s about creating lasting change in how waste and resources are managed. Every piece of advice we give is designed to reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency.
We believe that sustainability and business performance go hand-in-hand. By helping clients view waste as a resource rather than a problem, we enable them to save money, improve compliance, and contribute positively to the wider environment.
Why did Waste Consult decide to collaborate with Play It Green?
Partnering with Play It Green felt like a natural fit. Their innovative approach to combining carbon reduction, reforestation, and community impact aligns perfectly with our commitment to making real, tangible environmental progress.
At Waste Consult, we focus on helping businesses manage waste responsibly and through this partnership, we can now take that a step further by supporting carbon-positive actions that complement our clients’ sustainability journeys. It’s about delivering complete, balanced solutions that make a difference both locally and globally.
What does the future hold for Waste Consult?
The future for Waste Consult is about growth, collaboration, and driving higher standards across the industry. We’ll continue to expand our network of trusted partners, like Play It Green, to offer clients holistic support, from waste to compliance.
We’re also investing in digital reporting and strategy tools to give our clients greater visibility over their performance and progress. Ultimately, the goal remains the same: to keep waste simple, make sustainability achievable, and help businesses operate more responsibly for the long term.
Find out more about Waste Consult here.
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Waste Consult Managing Director, Neil Smith
“At Waste Consult, we’re proud to deliver practical, measurable improvements for our clients , not just reports or box-ticking exercises. Our focus is on simplifying compliance, reducing waste, and identifying the most efficient and responsible solutions for each individual business. By staying fully independent from suppliers, we ensure every recommendation is unbiased and built solely around our clients’ best interests.
Partnering with Play it Green aligns perfectly with this ethos, helping businesses not only manage their waste more effectively but also make real, lasting environmental change.”
Play It Green Co-Founder, Richard Dickson
“Neil’s passion for delivering honest, expert advice to help businesses improve sustainability is refreshing and inspiring. Waste Consult reflects exactly what we believe in. Practical solutions that make a measurable difference for both the planet and people. I’m delighted to welcome Neil and Waste Consult to the Play It Green community.”
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