Ready for a change? With 5 tips towards the circulation office
PUBLIREPORTAGE By embedding circular principles at the core of business decisions, companies can both reduce costs and underpin their social responsibility.
One of the simplest approaches describing the circular economy hierarchically is the concept of "reduce, reuse, recycle, (compensate)": First and foremost, companies must avoid actions that have a negative impact on the environment at the outset. Products or materials should remain in use as long as possible. Careful recycling counteracts waste. In the last instance, compensation for unavoidable emissions should be made via climate protection projects.
With these five tips, you can work with Canon Switzerland to implement sustainable solutions and promote a circular office:
1. benefit from high quality rebuild equipment
First of all, it is important to understand that "used" is not synonymous with "impaired" - on the contrary: used goods have already proven their performance and reliability and offer equally sustainable and economic advantages. The life cycle of the equipment is extended, waste is reduced and the reliable and tested equipment can be purchased at favorable conditions. Canon's Certified-Used multifunction printers offer the ideal option - to ensure the highest quality standards, the devices are cleaned using a certified process flow in Switzerland, refurbished and equipped with the latest firmware and security features.
2. recycling is the be-all and end-all
Recycling, i.e. reusing materials that are already in use, reduces the amount of waste and reduces dependence on natural resources. To minimize the environmental impact of the recycling process, Canon Switzerland focuses on localization and has brought the right partner on board in Solenthaler Recycling AG (soRec): toner-containing consumables are recycled in Gossau SG using an innovative process in an environmentally compatible manner - there is no need for high-emission transport abroad.
3. excellent in energy consumption
Energy-efficient devices lower electricity costs and help protect the environment by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Canon multifunction printers are designed to have low energy consumption - 88% of Canon's A3/A4 multifunction printers are certified with the Blue Angel label. The A4 Range was awarded first place as "Most Energy Efficient Laser A4 Brand" by Keypoint Intelligence Buyers Lab, the world's leading independent evaluator of software and hardware.
4. paper: elementary for the ecological footprint
Paper is responsible for approximately 70-80% of emissions during printer use, making it a fundamental starting point for strengthening sustainability in the office. Canon's ZERO paper range is FSC® certified and comes 100% carbon neutralized.
5. the climate neutralization instrument
Despite all efforts, not all emissions are always avoidable. This can be remedied by offsetting the resulting emissions via certified climate protection projects. Together with ClimatePartner, Canon Switzerland offers climate neutralization of the emissions generated by the printing process. Companies can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with the corresponding certificates and thus position themselves as particularly sustainable in the eyes of their stakeholders. n
Canon (Switzerland) AG is a leading provider of solutions for hybrid working as well as secure and efficient document and print management.
Your expert:
Dewo Bottarlini, Product Manager Workspace
