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U.L. to Now Address Standard for Remanufactured Cartridges
UL Environment to Address New Products with Environmental Standard for Printing Cartridges
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 2011 Expansion of Standard Provides a More Comprehensive Environmental Solution for Manufacturers and Consumers
UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today the release of the newly-revised Standard for Sustainability for Printing Cartridges, which–for the first time–can be applied to both original toner cartridges and refurbished cartridges and be certified by UL Environment in the U.S."By republishing the EcoLogo® standard for printing cartridges as a UL Environment Standard for Sustainability in the United States, manufacturers will have the opportunity to be recognized by a trusted and global leader in sustainability science and certification," says Steve Wenc, president of UL Environment. "Expanding the standard from only remanufactured cartridges to include original toner cartridges is a major step forward in helping to acknowledge advancements made by manufacturers of environmentally preferable products."
The revised standard also includes criteria for socially and environmentally responsible manufacturing. These include mandatory documentation of compliance with local, regional, and national environmental and occupational health and safety requirements, as well as proof that the manufacturer has an effective environmental management system in place.
Other additions to the improved standard include:
Restrictions on heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, or chromium [VI]) and hazardous substances that may cause the toner to pose human health risks;
Strict limits on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and carbonyl compounds, such as formaldehyde, to help improve indoor air quality;
Strict limits on ozone and dust generation to help improve indoor air quality; and
Criteria for packaging that require post-consumer recycled content or nearly complete recyclability or compostability.
UL Environment’s Standard for Sustainability for Printing Cartridges was developed using a multi-parameter approach that identifies the most important environmental indicators from all stages of the product’s lifecycle. Criteria set in this standard aim to reduce waste sent to landfills, conserve resources, and reduce impacts to human and environmental health. This standard will also help identify the top environmental performers in the market, allowing manufacturers to demonstrate their environmental leadership and providing printers, professional purchasers, and consumers with the most environmentally-preferable printing cartridges available.
The revised standard covers original toner cartridges manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer of the device, as well as remanufactured toner cartridges that have undergone disassembly of previously used toner cartridges, assembly of the reusable parts, and introduction of new or aftermarket parts.
For more information about UL Environment’s Standard for Sustainability for Printing Cartridges, UL 2785, visit http://www.ulenvironment.com .
About UL EnvironmentUL Environment supports the growth and development of sustainable products, services and organizations in the global marketplace through standards development, educational services, and independent third-party assessment and certification. Specific UL Environment services include environmental claims validation, sustainable products certification, energy efficiency certification, environmental product declarations, and advisory services. Additional information about UL Environment can be found at http://www.ulenvironment.com . Follow UL Environment news and education tips on Twitter at @ulenvironment.
About ULUL is a premier global safety science company with more than 100 years of proven history. Employing more than 7,000 professionals in over 100 countries, UL is evolving the future of safety with five distinct business units – Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, Verification and University – to meet the expanding needs of customers and the global public. For more information on UL services, visit http://www.UL.com.
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