Company Almost Doubles 2012’s Recycling Efforts in Pursuit of Zero Waste
In pursuit of its goal to eliminate e-waste, Toshiba
America Business Solutions, Inc. recycled almost 200 tons of used
toner products in 2013 through the company's "Zero
Waste to Landfill" program. In partnership with
internationally-recognized recycler, Close the Loop, Toshiba nearly
doubled the amount of spent imaging consumables it recycled in 2012.
The leading managed print services (MPS) provider and business printing
solutions innovator, located in Irvine, Calif., accepts other
manufacturers' spent toner consumables - and was the first company to do
so - to completely simplify the recycling process for its customers.
Since the start of its Zero Waste to Landfill program in late 2008,
Toshiba has collected nearly 450 tons - the approximate weight of 180
full-size pick-up trucks - of e-waste thereby eliminating this
significant amount of the environmentally harmful material from filling
open land.
Toshiba's recycling partner, Close the Loop, breaks down spent imaging
consumables into component parts, toner, plastic and metal. These
components are then recycled and placed back into the market for reuse.
In alliance with Close the Loop, Toshiba transforms used toner products
into eLumber to create such outdoor products as park benches, fences and
garden boxes for community organizations and such nonprofits as Habitat
for Humanity. Plastic from spent imaging consumables is also used in the
making of rulers and pens.
Toshiba's toner recycling efforts is one of the key elements for many of
its award-winning e-STUDIOTM multifunction products becoming part of the EPEAT
(Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool) registry. EPEAT is
the definitive global rating system for greener electronics.
"Since the very beginnings of our company, Toshiba has placed an
emphasis on taking the extra step to do what is necessary to preserve
and maintain the environment," said Toshiba America Business Solutions
Chief Green Officer, Tom Walter. "Our Zero Waste to Landfill initiative
certainly aligns with our objective to eliminate e-waste from entering
landfills. By making it as easy for our customers as possible - from
sending the collection box to shipping the spent toner products to Close
the Loop - our end users are completely engaged and the dramatic
year-over-year increases are evidence of this success," added Walter.
To learn more about Toshiba's Zero Waste to Landfill program, please
visit: http://business.toshiba.com/usa/about/green-matters/toner-recycling.html.
About Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
Irvine, Calif.-based Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., (TABS) is
an independent operating company of Toshiba Corporation, the world's
eighth-largest electronics/electrical equipment company. TABS is a
leading managed document services (MDS) provider with experts that help
organizations take control of document security, workflow and print
environments. With the award-winning EncompassTM managed print services
(MPS) program, e-STUDIOTM line of multifunction printers (MFPs), toner
products and retail information/thermal printing systems, TABS is
leading the way for businesses to print smarter, work safer and conserve
resources. For more information on Toshiba solutions and services
available in the United States and Latin America, please visit www.business.toshiba.com
and watch our corporate video on YouTube.
Close the Loop
Close the Loop is a leading global recycler of imaging consumables
including inkjet cartridges, laser toner cartridges, drum units, copier
bottles and more. Using state of the art materials separation processes,
all cartridges are recycled with zero waste to landfill. Close the Loop
is committed to the principle of managing its operations in an
environmentally responsible way. For more information, please visit http://www.closetheloopusa.com.
