Going Green! Docutrend Partners with Canon to Protect the Environment

“Going Green” means different things to everyone. At Docutrend, it’s a core value and we look to only partner with the most environmentally friendly companies within our industry. By definition, multi-function copiers are not the most “Green” products since they consume electricity and output paper however, by choosing the right vendors with the right technology and the right recycling program, we can make the acquisition of those products as environmentally friendly as humanly possible. That is why we chose to partner with Canon, the world leader in copiers and environmental manufacturing processes.

As a world-class leader in imaging technologies, Canon is dedicated to protecting and preserving valuable environmental resources. To meet this commitment, it has put in place one of the world’s largest Environmental Management Systems and has earned ISO-14001 certification. At each stage of the product life cycle–produce, use, and recycle–Canon assesses the amount of CO2 emitted and strives to reduce it, always seeking ways to conserve energy and resources, and reduce hazardous substances.

Care from Start to Finish
Starting with product development, all suppliers are required to meet Canon’s stringent Green Procurement policy and environmental terms. This helps the company exceed the toughest global standards for restricting or eliminating hazardous chemical substances from its products. Canon’s state-of-the-art technology is engineered into lighter, compact body designs that use fewer materials and save space, thereby reducing the amount of packaging and fuel required for transport. And to further reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions when delivering products nationwide, Canon partners with the U.S. EPA in the SmartWay Transport program.

Product Usage
When a Canon device reaches your workplace, you’ll value the features that help save energy, paper, and toner. Canon has developed innovative technologies that make its business products highly energy efficient while delivering great performance. For example, its RAPID Fusing System technology reduces power consumption of digital multifunction devices by up to 80% over previous models without this technology. Canon is a recipient of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 ENERGY STAR® “Partner of the Year” Award and has been recognized for its sustainability practices. Canon devices also support a full range of features that help reduce paper usage and toner consumption.

Product Collection and Recycling
When Canon’s business products have completed their full service life, they’re effectively collected and remanufactured whenever possible. Canon pioneered the collection of used toner cartridges in 1990 and its recycling program is still going strong today. Canon’s innovative green technologies also include bio-based plastic, a plant-derived compound that replaces certain petroleum-based plastic parts. Canon believes in living and working together into the future. It’s committed to bringing you advanced technologies that run your business while respecting the global environment.