Zero Waste Week: Smarter, More Sustainable Choices

As sustainability moves to the forefront of operational planning across healthcare, education, hospitality, and managed accommodation sectors, organisations are rethinking how they acquire and manage commercial appliances. During Zero Waste Week, it’s the perfect moment to explore smarter solutions that support both environmental goals and day-to-day efficiency.

At Forbes Professional, we support care homes, hospitals, universities, PBSAs, and hotels in taking a more responsible approach—through rental models that reduce waste, lower carbon impact, and extend equipment lifecycle. Our partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers such as Miele Professional allow us to deliver best-in-class technology with full service support.

Renting- A Circular Model That Reduces Environmental Waste

Rather than purchasing commercial appliances outright—often leading to under-utilisation, early replacement, or poor end-of-life management—renting offers a more sustainable, circular alternative. Our clients benefit from:

• Ongoing maintenance and repairs
• Flexible upgrades
• Responsible removal and refurbishment
• Access to high-efficiency, low-consumption appliances

We also offer fully reconditioned machines, thoroughly restored by our engineers, providing a lower-carbon, lower-cost solution with no compromise on reliability or compliance.

Heat Pump Dryers- A Game-Changer for Sustainable Laundry Operations

For laundry-intensive environments such as care homes and student residences, traditional tumble dryers can be some of the most energy-demanding equipment on site. Heat pump dryers offer a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency—and they are fast becoming the gold standard for sustainable commercial laundry.

Our range of Miele Professional heat pump dryers uses up to 65% less energy than conventional vented or condenser dryers. Rather than venting hot air externally, heat pump technology recirculates warm air through a highly efficient closed-loop system. This approach ensures:

• Lower operating temperatures, which are gentler on fabrics
• Significant reductions in energy consumption and cost
• No need for external venting infrastructure, making installation more flexible
• Longer textile lifespan, reducing the frequency of linen replacement

For commercial operations looking to reduce their carbon footprint and utility bills, without compromising throughput or performance, heat pump dryers represent a strategic long-term investment.

Miele- Our Trusted Partner in Commercial Sustainability

We are proud to work in partnership with Miele Professional, whose commitment to sustainability and product durability aligns perfectly with our service-led rental model. Their products are built for longevity and repairability—two essential principles for reducing waste and resource use.

Miele’s innovation in both laundry and warewashing includes intuitive interfaces, intelligent consumption control, and features designed to reduce energy, water, and detergent use across the board.

Dishwashing That Uses Less- Without Doing Less

The Miele PFD 400 series dishwashers are another standout for organisations seeking low-consumption equipment. These commercial-grade machines are ideal for care settings, hospitality, and smaller institutional kitchens, offering:

• Freshwater wash systems for hygienic, low-water usage cycles
• Auto-sensing load adjustment to prevent wasteful operation
• Eco cycle using as little as 9.5L of water per wash
• Integrated heat recovery and insulation to reduce energy consumption

As with all Miele equipment, these machines are designed to last—and through our rental service, they’re also fully maintained and supported throughout their lifecycle.

Fully Supported, Fully Sustainable

When you rent with Forbes Professional, sustainability doesn’t come at the cost of performance or convenience. We provide:

• Free delivery and expert installation
• Full maintenance, servicing, and call-out support
• Removal and ethical disposal or refurbishment at end of life

This managed service model ensures that your appliances stay efficient, compliant, and waste-free for as long as possible.

Whether you're managing laundry for a 24/7 care facility or ensuring hygiene standards in student accommodation, sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ - it’s an operational imperative. By choosing to rent high-efficiency equipment such as heat pump dryers and low-consumption dishwashers, your organisation can take meaningful steps toward its environmental goals.

And with our reconditioned options and fully serviced packages, that journey is more accessible than ever.