For the eighth year in a row, Ricoh has been listed on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking. Called "the most extensive data-driven corporate sustainability assessment," the Global 100 is based on 11 key performance indicators.
EcoLogo, one of North America's most recognizable eco-labels, has recently announced the release of its newly-revised printing cartridges environmental standard, which - for the first time - can be applied to both original toner cartridges and refurbished toner cartridges.
Hewlett-Packard has recently introduced two new HP Designjet printers that it says are capable of handling a broader range of indoor and outdoor signage applications. The printers, featuring HP's Latex Inks, are said to produce work that boasts better durability than eco-solvent inks. Here's a closer look.
Several limited edition copies of Margaret Atwood's latest book, In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination, are not printed on paper made from wood... but paper made from straw! The autographed straw copies, at $100 a piece, are designed to showcase the viability of wheat and flax straw as alternative sources for paper.
Popular toy company Mattel has responded to recent environmental criticisms from Greenpeace by introducing new policies for all paper and wood fibre used in its packaging. Its goal is to change its paper packaging to be made with 70 percent recycled material or sustainable fibre by the end of 2011.
Epson has recently announced some big plans that will save thousands of trees annually, decrease air pollution and eliminate nearly one million pounds of solid waste per year. The company is making the transition to 100 percent recycled paperboard ink cartridge boxes, which are now available in the US and Canada.
A new consumer education campaign entitled "Print Grows Trees" claims to dispel the misconception that by using less print on paper, trees are saved. "Facts show that print on paper helps to grow trees and keep our forests from being sold for development," says the organization's website.
xpedx, the world's largest distributor of printing paper, graphic supplies and equipment, has implemented a new recycling program. The company says it is committed to maintaining sustainable operations, offering sustainable product choices, and providing leadership in sustainable business practices.