Print.IT Reseller - issue 86

4 When it comes to the environment, Katun’s policy is to “do the right thing.” Katun is committed to doing the right thing in our overall approach, and in our compliance with environmental and safety directives from the governments where we do business. Katun strives to adhere to sustainable business practices. We actively participate in the circular economy – by selling remanufactured or refilled imaging supplies and machines that provide our dealer and distributor customers with high quality, cost-effective replacement parts. We pioneered the way by introducing the refilled-OEM cartridge concept in 2008 saving an abundance of plastic waste from landfill. In addition, Katun supports a healthy workplace by encouraging local recycling and eco-friendly activities with the internal “Katun Green Ambassador” initiative. Each employee is also provided with a reusable metal drinks bottle to reduce plastic. ...and the Environment Including, toner cartridges, imaging units and re-manufactured printers. Reusing materials and components has a direct positive impact on the environment, not only by saving these parts from landfill, but also reducing the resources to make new builds. We partner with specialist office equipment recycling services to promote safe disposal and remanufacture of our products. We pioneered the OEM refill concept Partnered with PrintReleaf™ to promote reforestation 2008 Contributing to the circular economy since the beginning with reman products 2016 Introduced Remanufactured Machines 1979 2020 Launch of recycled plastics products – an exclusive and first in the industry! 2021