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HP and State of California Initiate
Environmental Printing Program with Goal to Cut Greenhouse Gas
Emissions by 500 Tons per Year
SACRAMENTO,
Calif.–april 08 HP today announced it has partnered with the State of
California to implement a print cartridge recycling and environmental
printing program throughout State agencies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 500 tons per year after full implementation.(1)The
collaborative program couples print cartridge recycling with a unique
rewards system that provides points toward upgrading printers to more
efficient HP models. Piloted with the State Board of Equalization last
year, the program begins with free return and recycling services for HP
ink and toner cartridges through the HP Planet Partners program. If
fully implemented statewide, the program would divert 100 tons of print
cartridges from landfills annually.(2)Additionally, as State agencies
purchase and recycle HP print cartridges, they earn points with the HP
PurchasEdge rewards program that can be used to accelerate their
replacement of older printers with newer, more energy-efficient HP
models – saving the state as much as $2 million per year.(3) HP also
will provide a new tracking and reporting process so each participating
agency will receive reports on its contributions toward statewide
environmental performance goals.“I’m very excited to announce this
project and encourage every state agency and department to recognize
the big impact small actions can have to reduce our environmental
footprint,” said State and Consumer Services Secretary Rosario Marin.
“Working together to find creative ways to reduce pollution and save
money is the best model for a public-private partnership. We strive to
be green, while saving lots of green.”Announced in tandem with the
Green California Summit and Exposition, the program is now rolling out
at the Department of General Services and will be available to all
State agencies by the end of the year. Some agencies are already in the
implementation planning process, including the Employment Development
Department, State Treasurer’s Office and Air Resources Board.The
program aligns with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s executive order to
reduce grid-based electricity use in State buildings by 20 percent by
2015, and thereby reduce the associated greenhouse gas emissions. The
collaboration with HP will create more opportunities for the State to
upgrade to printers with energy-efficient technology and duplexing
features that significantly reduce paper use and increase statewide
energy savings.“HP is proud to work with California State agencies to
continue building upon a shared commitment to environmental
responsibility,” said Michael Hoffmann, senior vice president,
Supplies, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “The initial success of this
program highlights just one way HP can help customers reduce the
environmental impact of printing while also decreasing
costs.”Pre-addressed, postage paid, high-volume collection boxes placed
at each State agency ensure an easy process for return and recycling.
HP then tracks and documents the returns in accordance with the
California State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign. These customized
materials are provided by HP to the State free of charge.If all State
agencies follow the lead of the State and Consumer Services Agency,
Department of General Services and HP, the State of California is
estimated to recycle as much as 100 tons of HP inkjet and LaserJet
print cartridges per year.More information on this announcement is available in an online press kit at http://www.hp.com/go/californiapartnership.
About HP
HP
focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers
– from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio
that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT
infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with
revenue totaling $107.7 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Jan.
31, 2008. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.(1)
Estimate based on conversion of outdated printers to newer,
energy-saving HP printers. Greenhouse gas emissions expressed as carbon
dioxide equivalents.
(2) One hundred tons of print cartridges
recycled annually are achieved only with full implementation of the
print cartridge recycling program across all California State agencies.
(3)
Figure is calculated with the combined savings from printing with HP
high-capacity cartridges, points earned from HP PurchasEdge rewards
program and energy and paper savings with more efficient HP printers.
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