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HP Recycles Nearly 250 Million Pounds of Products in 2007 - 50 Percent Increase Over 2006
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 08:07PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2008
HP today announced it recycled nearly 250 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges globally in its fiscal year 2007 – an increase of approximately 50 percent over the previous year and the equivalent of more than double the weight of the Titanic.HP also reused 65 million pounds of hardware to be refurbished for resale or donation, increasing its annual reuse rate by 30 percent.In 2007, HP surpassed its goal to recycle 1 billion pounds of technology equipment and is well on its way to reaching its new goal to recover 2 billion pounds of products by the end of 2010.“HP set the most aggressive recovery goal in the IT industry and we’re on track to meet it,” said Pat Tiernan, vice president, Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, HP. “This progress demonstrates our success in offering convenient and comprehensive recovery services around the world and is another milestone in HP’s longstanding environmental commitment.”Highlights from HP’s recycling programs in 2007 include:
(1) Based on a nominal payload of 44,000 pounds.
HP today announced it recycled nearly 250 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges globally in its fiscal year 2007 – an increase of approximately 50 percent over the previous year and the equivalent of more than double the weight of the Titanic.HP also reused 65 million pounds of hardware to be refurbished for resale or donation, increasing its annual reuse rate by 30 percent.In 2007, HP surpassed its goal to recycle 1 billion pounds of technology equipment and is well on its way to reaching its new goal to recover 2 billion pounds of products by the end of 2010.“HP set the most aggressive recovery goal in the IT industry and we’re on track to meet it,” said Pat Tiernan, vice president, Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, HP. “This progress demonstrates our success in offering convenient and comprehensive recovery services around the world and is another milestone in HP’s longstanding environmental commitment.”Highlights from HP’s recycling programs in 2007 include:
- In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, HP nearly doubled the amount it recycled over last year to 170 million pounds (77,111 metric tonnes) of equipment.
- In the Americas region, HP recycled an estimated 65 million pounds (29,484 metric tonnes) of equipment.
- In the Asia Pacific region, HP recycled 13 million pounds (5,897 metric tonnes) of equipment.
Designing with the environment in mind
Last week, HP announced it has developed an engineering breakthrough that enables the use of post-consumer recycled plastics in the production of new Original HP inkjet print cartridges. The company’s innovative recycling process facilitates the combination of multiple sources and grades of recycled plastics – from everyday water bottles to highly technical HP inkjet cartridges returned through HP’s Planet Partners program. In addition to closing the design loop, using recycled content saves energy and keeps plastic out of landfills – since first piloting the process, HP has used enough recycled plastic to fill more than 200 tractor trailers.(1) Using recycled content is the latest advancement from HP’s Design for Environment program, which reduces the company’s environmental impact through material usage, ease of recycling and packaging efficiency.Recycling at HP
Started in 1987, HP’s recycling program now operates in more than 50 countries, regions and territories. The program seeks to reduce the environmental impact of IT products, minimize waste going to landfills and help customers conveniently and responsibly manage products at their end of life. Plastics and metals recovered from products recycled by HP have been used to make a range of new products, including auto body parts, clothes hangers, plastic toys, fence posts, serving trays and roof tiles. In addition to recycling, HP offers a variety of product end-of-life management services including donation, trade-in, asset recovery and leasing.HP and the environment
For decades HP has worked to manage its environmental impact by adopting environmentally responsible practices in product development, operations and supply chain. The company strives to be a global leader in reducing its carbon footprint, limiting waste and recycling responsibly. More information about the company’s environmental programs is available at www.hp.com/environment.About HP
HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers – from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $104.3 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Oct. 31, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.(1) Based on a nominal payload of 44,000 pounds.
© 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Document System Security
Submitted by Corey Smith on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 22:32I was thinking a little today about security of documents. I was thinking about how most organizations think that documents are secure, but upon further reflection, find that documents are not nearly as secure as we think.
When we start to consider all of the things a copier can do, we realize that we really don’t just buy copiers anymore. We buy multi-function products. One of the functions of a multi-function product is the simple function of scanning. We can scan to folder, scan to ftp, scan to Novel, scan to email, scan to fax, scan to databases and so many more places.
When we talk about those scanning locations, we can't forget that in most scan to email systems, for example, there are little, or no, controls on how a document is scanned or where it is sent to. Typically, there is no real way to track the usage.
Security is critical in today's business environment. With regulations like SOX, HIPAA, FACTA, etc, we have to be very careful about our content. When we have systems that allow for documents to be shared at the will of any user, we need to have systems in place that help to control this environment.
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Corey Smith has fifteen years of document management industry experience and maintains the Master the Business blog.
Canon U.S.A. Announces New Leader of Its Imaging Systems Group
Submitted by Corey Smith on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 22:02LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 1, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Tamotsu "Ted" Nakamura will become Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Systems Group, effective today. Mr. Nakamura succeeds Ryoichi Bamba, who transferred from Canon U.S.A. to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Canon Europe.
Mr. Nakamura joins Canon U.S.A. from Canon Canada, where he was President and Chief Executive Officer since 2001. Prior to Canon Canada, Mr. Nakamura was President of Canon Mexicana S. de R.L., de C.V. He joined the Canon family in 1984 and has held various planning, marketing and management positions throughout the Company over the years, including positions with the Canon Electronic Typewriter Division and Canon Business Machines, Inc.
According to Joe Adachi, president and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A., "Canon Canada achieved record revenue each and every year under Mr. Nakamura's leadership. He brings a wealth of experience to his new responsibilities leading our U.S. business and office products team as it enters a new era of growth and prosperity."
Discussing Mr. Bamba's departure from Canon U.S.A., Mr. Adachi said, "During his 17 years at Canon U.S.A., Mr. Bamba has distinguished himself as an exceptional business leader, and his numerous accomplishments have been major contributors to our success. He has gained the respect and friendship of all with whom he has come into contact, and he will be greatly missed."
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.
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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008
