Circular Planet: A Closed-Loop Farce Disguised as Sustainability?
January 22, 2025
Circular Planet, the much-celebrated OEM-led cartridge collection initiative, recently marked its first anniversary, hailing the collection of 2.6 million print consumables and boasting that nearly 40% were “sent back to OEMs for reuse.” On the surface, it seems like a sustainability success story, but upon closer inspection, this programme raises significant concerns.
ETIRA’s 2025 Vision: Tackling Non-Compliance and Championing Sustainability
January 13, 2025
As Europe’s office imaging market enters 2025, ETIRA calls for more vigorous enforcement and a unified push towards sustainable, compliant remanufacturing.
ETIRA: New Non-OEM Cartridges – A Threat to Compliance, Sustainability, and Public Health
November 28, 2024
Recent compliance checks reveal widespread violations of EU regulations, endangering the environment and the health of citizens.
ETIRA Raises Concerns Over Misuse of Certification by ECOService
October 1, 2024
ETIRA, the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association has made an official complaint to the International Testing and Certification body (ITC SRL) regarding the misuse of certification labels by the Italian company ECOService. ETIRA’s concerns relate to the improper use of the ITC label.
Catalonia Bans Single-Use Printer Cartridges
July 12, 2024
Catalonia’s new waste law emphasizes a circular economy, banning single-use cartridges to reduce environmental impact.
ETIRA Secures Victory for Sustainability in Spanish Airport Authority Tender
July 1, 2024
ETIRA wins landmark victory as AENA embraces remanufactured printer cartridges, advancing European Green Deal goals.
Beware of Illegal Printer Cartridges:
May 28, 2024
A Call to Action from ETIRA- ETIRA model protest letter
ETIRA/The Recycler Live Conference in Brussels: EU Ecodesign Rules Take Centre Stage!
May 25, 2024
ETIRA/The Recycler Live Conference in Brussels: EU Ecodesign Rules Take Centre Stage!
ETIRA AGM and The Recycler Live: Registration now open
April 4, 2024
Legislation, automation, and the drive for sustainability will permanently change all sectors of the imaging market. At The Recycler Live Conference, you can be part of the conversation and hear how the market will change for everyone.