Citizens, at an individual level, can change habits so that their movements, their consumption and their actions in general are less harmful to the planet but, the reality is that it is the large companies and governments that have the key to a more sustainable industry.
Companies in the printing sector currently have a series of tools and technologies to apply in the development of their daily activities and thus be able to work in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, created precisely to build a world away from emissions , pollution and traditional economic models. Companies dedicated to the innovation of printing technologies must look for methods of operation that promote sustainable printing. In addition, graphic arts businesses can join the fight against climate change, betting on the energy efficiency of their machinery and thus reduce the carbon footprint of their processes and services.
Within this path of innovation, the concept of ‘remanufacturing’ fits perfectly, a great unknown in the recycling chain. The remanufacturing It is a process that offers products of great quality and durability, but with a low environmental impact. It is a different and novel approach that many manufacturers are considering because it could be decisive when it comes to protecting the planet. These methodologies invite you to delve into a circular economy model that brings benefits not only economically but also environmentally.
In this sense, Canon Spain has been betting on this model for some time, leading the sale of remanufactured equipment of the group in EMEA. In total, more than 14,200 pieces of equipment have been supplied to the country remanufactured imageRUNNER ADVANCE EQ80 multifunction printer. Unlike other reconditioned or second-hand equipment, this model undergoes a disassembly and reconstruction process so that the machines arrive at the European factory and once the necessary checks are made, each unit is disassembled.
Each product in the EQ80 range is built using 80% by weight of the existing components, contributing to the circular economy. Through remanufacturing, it is also possible to reduce CO2 emissions derived from various aspects of manufacturing by up to 80%. Canon is committed to the planet and works to align with the SDGs and, for this reason, has promoted the EQ80 range of devices that offer the same guarantee and quality as a state-of-the-art equipment, since they undergo the same security procedures. and quality than the latest generation devices.
Despite the advantages of this process, it is unusual. It is undoubtedly an action that requires time from the industry to carry out an exercise in innovation and to think carefully about which parts of the product have to last and which can be replaced, if assemblies can be automated and even how products can be returned for remanufacturing. .
That is why companies must be willing to make that effort and invest in these new processes if they really want to commit to the circular economy. Sustainability and printing must go hand in hand. Sustainability in the printing sector goes beyond paper savings or using recycled paper, it involves reviewing the entire value chain and identifying what can be improved and how it can be done.
