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Canon unveils recycling program to consumers
Ilse Jurriën : July 27th 2005 - 10:00 CET
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 Canon unveils recycling program to consumers : Commitment, dedication and contribution to the environment and to the world community are an integral part of Canon's corporate culture. Canon believes that they are working towards a better world for future generations through programs like the Canon Consumer Products Recycling Program as well as other environmental commitments. To recycle eligible Canon products, consumers can log on to on to the website and for a nominal fee, order a UPS shipping label by clicking the "Recycle Now" button. The shipping label will be sent via e-mail. If the printer being used does not print labels, customers can call 1.800.385.2155 to order over the phone and receive a shipping label by mail.
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 Canon - To help the environment
"We want to work with our customers to ensure appropriate recycling of certain Canon consumer products to help the environment and local communities," said Mario Rufino, of the environmental management and product safety department, corporate planning division at Canon USA, a subsidiary of Canon Inc. "We are pleased to announce our Consumer Products Recycling Program to assist Canon customers in the United States in recycling end-of-life Canon products."
Canon - Recycling prices
Pricing covers the cost of shipment and recycling. The fee structure is based on product category and includes:
- $6, plus applicable sales tax - Binoculars, Camcorders, Cameras, Compact Photo Printers, Film, Scanners and Video Equipment
- $12, plus applicable sales tax - Flatbed Scanners (CanoScan) and Bubble Jet Products: printers, multifunction all-in-ones and fax machines
- $36, plus applicable sales tax - ImageCLASS Products, Laser Fax Machines and PC Copiers
Canon - Recycling procedure
Consumers will need to provide the Canon model name and product serial number to place the order. Once the product is packed and ready for shipment, take the box to a UPS-designated drop-off facility anywhere in the United States. UPS drop sites can be located by visiting the website of UPS or by calling 1.800.CALL.UPS. Upon receipt, the product will be recycled through a licensed recycling facility in an environmentally sound manner.
About Canon USA
Canon USA delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion.
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