About Us

Kyocera - An Environmental Pioneer

Kyocera rigorously follows the principle of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) as an environmentally concerned organisation. Optical parts, the imaging section, paper and fixed related materials are all designed for reuse and in order to promote recycling, parts are labeled with their raw material name. We also use biodegradable cardboard packaging with supports made from pulp mould.

In 1988, Kyocera introduced the world's first single layer photo electrostatic OPC drum which is made from aluminum materials that can be easily recycled and have incredible long-life properties. Since that time, drum units have been supplied to many global printer manufacturers.

In April 2008 Kyocera Mita announced that all of its own sales subsidiaries in Europe and Africa had acquired ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating their compliance with the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems.

ECOSYS Printer Technology

Kyocera’s approach to sustainability is based on a waste reduction strategy – we strive to reduce the amount of resources our products consume, both in their manufacture and during their lifetime. At the heart of this is our ECOSYS printer technology, which uses unique long-life drums and developers which are designed (and indeed guaranteed) to last for the design life of our workgroup printers.

Meeting the Standards

Kyocera is pleased to have received the following accreditations for their products:

Blue Angel		Energy Star
	The most prestigious German environmental award for office products		The programme managed by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Nordic Swan		Eco Mark - Japan
	Kyocera was the first printer manufacturer to achieve this Swedish Environmental award. Only 20-30% of products currently marketed in Europe are able to meet the organisation’s criteria Eco Mark		The Japanese “friendly to the earth” award that recognizes products that significantly reduce environmental impact in everyday life.
Did You Know?
Kyocera is a member of EAUC (The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges). With a membership of over 260 universities and colleges, the EAUC is the environmental and sustainability champion within Further and Higher Education in the UK. Established 10 years ago, it aims to equip sustainability professionals in the sector with the networks, knowledge and skills they need.