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Office machines manufacturer claims 50% recycling rise
08/02/2008 15:04
One of the world's largest office equipment manufacturers has announced it has increased the amount of hardware and printer cartridges it has recycled by 50 per cent.
During 2007, HP recycled more than 250 million pounds of old office machines and office products to be used in new office equipment or for other uses.
The office machines manufacturer also recycled 65 million pounds of hardware to be refurbished for resale or donation, increasing its annual reuse rate by 30 per cent.
HP's recycling programme is part of a wider push from with in the office supplies industry to reduce its effect on the environment.
A statement from HP said: "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."
Recently HP and computer manufacturer Dell joined up alongside over 300 other global companies for an environmental programme.
The Carbon Disclosure Project aims to increase efficiency in the supply chains of multi-national corporations, with emphasis put on the number of vehicles on the road and the amount of environmentally-friendly office supplies used.
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