Our Sustainable Credentials
SUPPLY CHAIN
We save money, energy and waste on office printers and supplies in our factory processes.
This is then passed on to customers. Here is how it is done.
Our printer and supplies factory near Chorley in Lancashire.
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| Over 200 printers, all brands and sizes of printers |
For example Dell 3115MFP's are very popular |
Recycled cartridges |
The Hierarchy of Recycling in our printer and cartridge supply at GPC
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
We are a Reuse company
Over 60% of printers collected after being fully refurbished, are re-used.
Those that cannot be reused are stripped for parts.
This means that only a small proportion of printers collected enter the recycle stage
Printer Factory
- re-use of printers is over 60%
- what cannot be re-worked is recycled, and this can be proved
- boxes are compacted
- packaging is re-used
- printer drums are re-used
- parts are reused
- only toner is waste product, which is carefully processed following strict guidelines
Toner Factory
Over 75% of cartridges collected after proper remanufacture are re-used.
As an UKCRA member we comply with all UKCRA remanufacturing and recycling codes.
As an UKCRA member we have rigorously proven carbon footprint savings compared to using original cartridges.
- the factory has documented procedures for remanufacture and structured guidelines in place*
- the cartridges are tested and guaranteed to match the page life of an original cartridge
- every cartridge is fully print tested prior to packaging
- the finished product is labelled in such a way as to differentiate it from original product, and why not, we are proud of our sustainability!
- and of course the factory has full product liability insurance as an UKCRA member
- and a bona fide warranty system as an UKCRA member
We always suggest to customers to check if their supplier factories are members of a recognised trade association.
*remanufacture means recycled cartridges refilled with either ink or toner. In addition remanufacture means repair or replacement of worn out or obsolete components to match the same customer expectation as new. The factory always complies to UKCRA (UK Cartridge Remanufacturers Association) guidelines. Not cheap illegal copies from the Far East.
Article - How Remanufactured Toner Cartridges Save Money and your Carbon Footprint, up to 60%
Keith Moss of UKCRA and GPC
SOME KEY PARTNERSHIPS
The Sustainable Business Partnership Team celebrated economi as the first member for the new SBP enhanced membership scheme. Pictured with MD Peter Eales are SBP Director Gary Wilburn, and Andrew Davies Manager of the SBP.
The SBP http://www.the-sbp.co.uk works across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help businesses become more sustainable in their day-to-day operations, and supporting suppliers and producers in the fast-growing low carbon economy.
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Ecoisland announced a new partnership this January 2012 with Economi Solutions which reduces printing carbon footprint by half through refurbished printers and toners. The partnership aims to assist Local firms with supply of recycled cartridges and tracked supply chain as well as offering servicing contracts to Island firms.
Ecoisland CIC aims to make the Isle of Wight the first sustainable region in the UK and is working on a wide range of sustainable energy projects including Solar PV. geothermal, tidal and wind power all of these renewables are likely to have hydrogen or battery storage as well as being connected together with smart grid technologies.
Web address www.eco-island.org |
economi solutions
Durrant House
10 Western Road
Branksome Park
Poole
Dorset
BH13 7BW
Telephone : 01202 706 975
Fax : 01202 706 976
Email :contact@economisolutions.co.uk