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Environmental Developments in the Photocopier Industry
Friday, 13 February 2009 15:53
Reducing environmental impact is an issue that many businesses take very seriously. Businesses and manufacturers in the photocopier and print industries are no exception to this and several new and innovative developments in relation to reducing environmental impact have occurred recently.
Canon are currently conducting research within the printing industry to find out what issues professional printers are being faced with on a daily basis and what tools and resources would be most effective in supporting them. This research is being conducted to aid the development of an environmental module in the Essential Business Builder Programme. The Essential Business Builder Programme provides tools, workshops and consultancy to businesses in the professional printing industry. Environmental concerns are having a big impact on this industry. Canon are hoping the environmental module to the EBBP will help professional print businesses to turn environmental challenges into business opportunities. This module is also being implemented to help to ensure that the environment is an integral part of a successful, ongoing business programme.
Leading manufacturers in the photocopier and printing industries (http://www.verdigrisproject.com/supporters) have joined up to back a new scheme set up by Digital Dots. This scheme has been launched to analyse the environmental impact of of print media at each stage of the production chain. The new initiative, called Verdigris, aims to identify areas in the print industry that need the most attention and the results will be made available free to the industry. It is hoped that Verdigris will be very important to the printing industry as a whole in reducing the impact this industry has on the environment.
Steps have been taken to increase the use of bio-plastics in multifunctional printers and photocopiers. It has been shown that plastics containing plant-derived components require less oil and have 20 percent fewer manufacturing CO2 emissions than wholly petroleum based products. The use of these bio-plastics in the manufacturing of photocopiers has been limited up until recently because of their shortcomings in the areas of flame retardance, impact resistance, heat resistance and malleability. A new bio-plastic called Ecodear has been developed and reaches high levels of flame retardance, making it suitable for use in exterior parts of multifunctional photocopiers. According to Sustainable Times magazine (Winter 2008/9 issue) Canon plans to use 10 tons of the material. which includes 25 percent plant derived material, in 2009.
Photocopier News
- Canon Launches ‘Business Leap’ CompetitionCanon last month announced the launch of its ‘Business Leap’ competition, which is inviting UK printers, businesses and entrepreneurs to submit a business plan involving digital printing for a chance at winning an imageRUNNER Advance 9070 Pro light production digital press and other prizes from a total haul worth over £90,000.
- Canon Reveals Study on the Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Printing IndustryA recent study, ‘Redefinition of the Digital Printer’ sponsored by Canon and conducted by Professor Emeritus, Frank Romano, provides a snapshot at the state of the printing industry under the impact of the current economic climate, with the final analysis due to be published in May 2010.
- New Canon Copiers Website LaunchedCanon Copiers is delighted to announce this month the launch of its impressive, new and improved website. After some time in development, the company finally went live on 23rd February 2010, with what is a faster, simpler and far more exciting place for its customers and a business, all at Canon Copiers believe, is worthy of the fantastic new home it’s been given.
- Top Ten Energy Saving Tips for PhotocopiersWith rising energy costs and the increasing need to make business both environmentally friendly as well as efficient, saving energy on your workplace copying is a great way to reduce your bills and minimise your environmental impact. Here at Canon Copiers, we’ve selected ten of the best ways to save energy and money while copying without reducing your company’s productivity.
- Photocopiers: A Round-up of the Last YearThere has been much development in the photocopier industry during the last year with new ranges of copiers being released, heightened environmental concern, new acquisitions and partnerships and the recession all having a major part to play.
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