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Why is Xerox Still Selling Ninestar-Made
Everyday Toner in Europe Despite Environmental Warnings?
(Tonernews.com would like to thank our friends in europe at Spravnytoner.cz/ for help with this article)
In a previous article by Spravnytoner.cz/, Not Xerox is Like Xerox: Which is Real and Which is Fake?, ignited industry-wide debate. Following its publication, speculation arose that Xerox might pull its controversial Everyday™ toner from the European market. Instead, Xerox has confirmed that it will continue selling the product—despite serious environmental concerns and growing regulatory scrutiny.
Xerox’s Official Statement: Greenwashing at Its Finest?
In response to market rumors, Xerox issued the following statement:
“As part of our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with versatile and reliable solutions, Xerox will expand its line of newly manufactured Everyday™ and remanufactured Everyday™ cartridges in the coming months. These expansions aim to support more non-Xerox printers, continuing the efforts we have maintained throughout 2024. Xerox has a strong tradition of developing technologies that reduce the environmental impact of document systems and business processes, and our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering.”
But here’s what Xerox didn’t mention: Chinese company Ninestar, a manufacturer with a history of environmental and trade controversies, is the one producing these cartridges.
Made in China by Ninestar: The Truth Behind Xerox’s Toner
While Xerox markets its Everyday™ toner as a sustainable option, the cartridges are manufactured by Ninestar, a Chinese company previously sanctioned by the U.S. government for forced labor concerns. Ninestar’s role in this supply chain raises even more ethical and regulatory red flags, yet Xerox remains silent on this connection.Environmental Violations & EU Non-Compliance
On top of the ethical concerns, the European Toner & Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) found that tested Xerox Everyday™ cartridges do not meet EU environmental standards and are highly damaging to the environment. Yet, Xerox continues to flood the European market with these disposable, single-use cartridges, which contribute significantly to plastic and electronic waste.Europe: Xerox’s Dumping Ground?
Despite the overwhelming evidence against the product, Xerox refuses to withdraw it from Europe—a region that prides itself on strict environmental regulations. The company’s failure to address its product’s shortcomings suggests that profit, not sustainability, is Xerox’s true priority.With a Chinese manufacturer under scrutiny, a product failing environmental tests, and corporate silence on these pressing issues, one thing is clear: Xerox’s so-called sustainability efforts are nothing more than a PR stunt. The question remains—how long will European regulators and ETIRA allow Xerox to get away with this?
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