Zero Waste in Printing

Kao’s Solution for Truly Circular Toner Remanufacturing

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In a world where remanufacturing is increasingly important for sustainability, Kao offers a solution designed to make toner truly circular and sustainable.

By designing cartridges from the beginning with Kao toner, OEMs can ensure that the toner recovered from used cartridges maintains its quality and can be fully reused. This means that, instead of waste toner accumulating during remanufacturing and requiring disposal, Kao integrates it back into new toner production, preventing it from ever becoming waste.

With this approach, OEMs can further close the circular economy loop, minimise their carbon footprint, and advance their sustainability goals.

Redefining toner remanufacturing

Today, printer manufacturers (OEMs) have embraced remanufacturing as a key strategy to minimise the environmental impact of used toner cartridges, aligning with the principles of the circular economy. However, residual toner has traditionally been incinerated, adding environmental and financial costs.

Kao’s vision is to fully close the loop:

Recovered toner, extracted by OEMs from used cartridges, can be reintegrated into new toner production. Reducing the need for virgin raw materials and minimizing waste. This model is only possible when cartridges are designed from the outset with Kao toner.

The result? A truly circular manufacturing process aligned with the latest eco-design and sustainability regulations.

Benefits of getting toner from Kao:

  •  Lower carbon footprint
  •  Reduced waste management costs
  •  Full compliance with upcoming European eco-design regulations
  •  Keep the best print quality
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