COVID-19: Slowdown affecting remanufacturing
July 3, 2020
Since the start of the pandemic, many remanufacturers across Europe have experienced falls in sales. For some the damage was very severe, for some it was relatively limited
ETIRA cautions that recent new build Toner Emission Tests reveal a 100% failure rate
April 14, 2020
Imported non-OEM new build cartridges sourced in Europe were tested by the LGA and 100% failed, underlining again that such products are a threat to our health and the environment.
ETIRA welcomes the forthcoming EU Circular Economy Action plan
February 10, 2020
Draft paper on EU Circular Economy Action Plan announces regulatory measures on printers and consumables in Eco-design Directive promoting circularity in energy-related products.
ETIRA responds to Actionable Intelligence White Paper
November 20, 2019
ETIRA responds to the recently published white paper that charts how a premium new build Single Use Cartridge is poised to change the printer supplies market. Recently US research firm Actionable Intelligence published a free white paper “Premium Compatibles Poised to Fundamentally Change Third-Party Printer Supplies Market” this white paper charts the evolution of the […]
Reusable chips on cartridges
October 17, 2019
ETIRA welcomes Brother Industries’ efforts on eco-design and environment, by allowing easier cartridge reuse ETIRA, the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association welcomes, recognizes and congratulates Brother Industries on its latest strategy and action in favour of a cleaner Europe, and endorsing cartridge remanufacturing as a top priority. Brother has fitted chips on recent cartridge models, and although the […]
ETIRA/ THE RECYCLER LIVE report
June 28, 2019
ETIRA/ THE RECYCLER LIVE MEET IN BRUSSELS: RECORD ATTENDANCE – JAVIER MARTINEZ ELECTED PRESIDENT Interesting speakers and networking in a 2-day session On 27-28 June 2019, ETIRA held its annual meeting in Brussels, in the context of the “The Recycler Live Europe” conference. With over 90 delegates it was again the #1 event to meet fellow industry members and […]
ETIRA CALLS FOR INCREASED RoHS CHECKS ON IMPORTED TONER & INKJET CARTRIDGES
March 26, 2019
Independent tests were undertaken by the German test lab LGA show that imported new non-OEM toner cartridges containing high levels of decaBDE breach RoHS safety limits Brussels, 27 September 2018: – An article published in German industry magazine Digital Imaging this week reveals high levels of Decabromidiphenylether (decaBDE) in imported newbuilt non-OEM toner cartridges from […]
June 2018: ETIRA AGM / THE RECYCLER LIVE event in Budapest !!!
March 26, 2019
Learning the latest industry news and networking over drinks and dinner! 90+ delegates attend – ETIRA elects new Board of Directors – David Connett becomes President – ETIRA thanks outgoing President Christian Wernhart On the 21-22 June 2018, ETIRA met in Budapest, Hungary for its annual member meeting, and for The Recycler Live Conference. The […]
February 2018: EU-commissioned study on cartridge market clearly concludes: more regulatory action is needed to promote cartridge reuse
March 26, 2019
The EU’s “Study on the implementation of product design requirements set out in Article 4 of the WEEE Directive – The case of re-usability of printer cartridges” came out in late February 2018. It found that the cartridge market is very competitive, but the regulatory environment is not well suited to promoting reuse of products or encouraging dematerialisation […]