Environmental Services

Sharp and the Environment

The new Sharp range of products emphasises their environmental commitment through the development of notably smaller and more resourceful toner cartridges.

Sharp’s manufacturing of toner cartridges results in a very low waste rate. All cartridges are made from recyclable plastics and due to the reduction in size of the cartridge, less packaging is needed.

Power Consumption throughout the range can be reduced in a variety of ways including pre-heat mode, automatic shut-off mode and energy save mode.

The Sharp range of digital devices has been accredited with the Nordic Swan eco-label for their advanced environmental features.

Download the following PDF for more information on disposing Sharp waste toner cartridges and consumables.

Sharp Consumable Recycling Scheme PDF

Super Green Strategy

The super green programme continually monitors every aspect of the manufacturing processes by recycling, reducing energy usage, minimising waste and use of natural resources during manufacture and managing greenhouse gas emissions and chemical substances so they can be reduced.

Aiming to Become an Environmental Advanced Company

SGT Super Green Technologies
Contributing to environmental conservation by developing unique environmental technologies.

SGR Super Green Recycling
Promoting the reuse of resources by recycling used equipment.

SGM Super Green Management
Develop and maintain environmental management.

SGP/D Super Green Products and Devices
Trade devices with top environmental performance.

SGF Super Green Factories
Develop environmentally conscious factories that can be trusted by the community.

Konica Minolta Recycling Schemes

Konica Minolta recognises its responsibility to the environment through its ‘World on Loan’ Program.

The ‘World on Loan’ program is designed to help customers meet and exceed recycling and environmental targets.

Konica Minolta is dedicated to collecting and recycling products at the end of their use. The concept of ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ is taken into account from the development and design stage of all products.

For further information on recycling your Konica Minolta products, please free phone 0800 121 4026.

Ricoh and the Environment

Ricoh’s efforts to protect the environment started in 1976 with the introduction of the Environment Promotion Office.

Ricoh’s environmental objectives are achieved through products and services including energy saving, waste reduction and recycling.

In 2005 Ricoh was rated top in a leading IT sector for Corporate Responsibility by Oekom Research AG.

Other initiatives include a Green Centre opened in Wellingborough that is used for recycling cardboard, toner cartridges, toner bottles and OPCs.

For more information on the Ricoh Green Centre, please email environment@ricoh-uk.com.

Environmental Business Products Ltd

In order to improve the environment, we are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Environmental Business Products Ltd.
EBP are one of the worlds leading suppliers of remanufactured inkjet and toner cartridges with their growth and success they have achieved many rewards such as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic award for innovation.

If you would like to participate in the EBP recycle program then free phone direct on 0800 435576 or visit www.inkagain.co.uk for more information on the service.

FCBS advise that you verify that your toner and ink cartridges are within the EBP recycling program. Keep checking the EBP website as they are frequently updating their recycling product range.

WEEE and RoHS Compliance

The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the impact of electrical and electronic equipment within our environment, by improving recycling and the reduction of electrical and electronic equipment ending up in landfill. The regulations affect all brand owners, importers and distributors or retailers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

As part of our effort towards environmental awareness, we can verify that any manufactured product sold on or after 1st July 2007 meets the terms within the provisions of the RoHS Directive. Also any manufactured equipment sold on or after 1st July 2007 will not contain any hazardous substances prohibited under the RoHS Directive or not include prohibited substances exceeding the permitted levels, or be exempted under the RoHS Directive.

Xerox Cartridge Collection Program

Returning your cartridges is an environmentally responsible decision. Toner cartridge recycling is one of the most effective and simplest ways of diverting waste from landfills. In partnership with Core Recycling Concepts, Xerox is pleased to announce the launch of their Cartridge Collection Program.

Core Recycling Concepts is one of the largest collection centres for inkjet and laser cartridges providing you with the most advanced recycling programs that are focused on easy return solutions.

Contact us for more information regarding this Program.