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 […]
One million certification labels help customers make the environmental choice
February 3, 2023
A special environmental certification from the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) has reached a significant milestone, with one million of the accreditation marks now in circulation. The certified mark, which showcases remanufactured products with a superior environmental performance, was launched in late 2021. The mark’s purpose is to help customers distinguish between printing […]
ETIRA launches new videos promoting accreditation
January 28, 2023
ETIRA launched its Certification Mark in 2021 has now launched two videos to expand the promotion of the mark and it’s benefits to members of ETIRA and raise awareness of the wider issues around the need to remanufacture toner and ink cartridges to reduce the amount of harmful plastic waste being produced. Like most of […]
Free Remanexpo tickets for ETIRA members
January 28, 2023
ETIRA members can access free tickets for this year’s Remanexpo in Frankfurt, thanks to The Recycler Magazine. By registering via The Recycler’s website, or by emailing joe.reader@therecycler.com, member companies can secure a voucher code to exchange online for a free five-day pass to the show. The tickets also include free travel on Frankfurt’s public transport. […]
Mr Heinz Sieg: A message from ETIRA
January 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that we at ETIRA have learnt about the recent passing of Mr Heinz Sieg, one of the founders and first Board members of ETIRA, and its first Treasurer. Heinz is founder of the well-known ETIRA member-company KMP, currently led by his son and current ETIRA Board member Mr Jan-Michael Sieg. […]
ETIRA certification for global leader of remanufactured photocopiers and printers
January 17, 2023
GM Technology, a global leader of premium refurbished photocopiers, printers and consumables, will promote its remanufactured products with special certification from the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA). Based in Dos Hermanas in Seville, Spain, GM Technology offers a range of sustainable products focused on maximising reuse. These include the unique R-OEM and R-GEN […]
Marking a greener future for business with ETIRA
January 4, 2023
Print and ink toner remanufacturers across the UK and Europe are cementing their commitment to a greener future, thanks to an initiative launched by ETIRA – the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association. ETIRA, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, unveiled its certification label in 2021 and is now approaching the key milestone of […]
Join ETIRA at Ambiente/Remanexpo
January 4, 2023
ETIRA is offering its members the opportunity to exhibit alongside the association at the Ambiente/Remanexpo fair in Frankfurt in February. The Pavillion space at the fair will provide ETIRA and its members with space to meet up and connect with people, as well as showcase their company’s promotional materials and display PowerPoint slides on a […]
EU consultation on WEEE: let your voice be heard!
October 12, 2022
The EU 2012 WEEE Directive on waste from electrical and electronic equipment seeks to protect the environment and human health, contributes to sustainable production and consumption, and ensure efficient use of resources by preventing and recovering waste.