Don’t associate with forced labour: Stop buying products from Chinese companies Ninestar, Apex, G&G and others asap
June 21, 2023
As of 12 June 2023, the US banned all imports of products from Chinese companies Ninestar and subsidiaries and 8 Zhuhai-based subsidiaries, including Pantum Electronics., Apex Microelectronics, G&G Digital Technology, under their Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act*. These companies were added to a US government list that includes “entities working with the government of Xinjiang to […]
ETIRA and industry meet in Barcelona
June 19, 2023
100-delegate The Recycler Live conference in partnership with ETIRA, celebrated 30 years of The Recycler, 20 years of ETIRA, and 100 years of Armor at 2-day info and networking session in sunny Barcelona. On 15-16 June, ETIRA held its 2023 annual and anniversary meeting in Barcelona in the context of the “The Recycler Live Europe” conference. […]
ETIRA shocked that Ninestar is found engaged in forced labor, asks EU regulators to act
June 12, 2023
As of 12 June 2023, the US bans all imports of Ninestar products under their Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act. Ninestar was added to a US government list that includes “entities working with the government of Xinjiang to recruit, transport, transfer, harbor or receive forced labor or Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, or members of other persecuted […]
Check for reused brand compatibility when choosing a new printer, says ETIRA
June 12, 2023
The European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturing Association (ETIRA) is urging consumers to check before they buy a new printer – to make sure their new device will work with remanufactured cartridges. By doing so, the association says printer owners can not only save money, but also make a more sustainable choice for the environment. Javier […]
How to make sure your printing supplies tender does its bit for the planet
May 2, 2023
by Javier Martinez, president of ETIRA For office managers and procurement professionals there have typically been two key concerns when awarding your printing supplies tenders: quality and cost. While those two factors remain important, companies in every sector are increasingly focused on their environmental impact as well. The partners you choose to work with should […]
Infotone pledges commitment to sustainability with ETIRA membership
March 31, 2023
One of the UK and Ireland’s largest remanufacturers and suppliers of printer consumables has joined ETIRA – the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association. Infotone, based in Scarborough, UK, has become a member of the trade association as part of its mission to support sustainability efforts within the printing industry. The company specialises in supplying […]
The Recycler Magazine set to shine a spotlight on ETIRA members
March 18, 2023
The leading trade magazine for the toner and inkjet remanufacturing industry, The Recycler, has joined forces with ETIRA to showcase the association’s members. ETIRA has partnered with The Recycler to shine a spotlight on the work of its members, with the magazine set to profile companies that are part of the trade association over a […]
Save the date: ETIRA’s AGM to take place this June
March 17, 2023
ETIRA’s annual general meeting is set to take place in Barcelona this June, marking the association’s 20th year in business. The event will be held at NH Barcelona Stadium Hotel as part of The Recycler Magazine’s Recycler Live Conference, on the 15 and 16 June 2023. Vincent van Dijk, secretary general of ETIRA, said: “We’re […]
ETIRA celebrates two decades in business
March 3, 2023
This year marks the 20th anniversary of ETIRA, signalling a major milestone in the association’s journey to create a greener future for the ink toner cartridge industry. Founded on 11 February 2003 in Barcelona, ETIRA’s creation marked the arrival of the cartridge remanufacturing industry’s first official European trade association. Its launch signalled the sector’s commitment […]