Retrofitting of used toner cartridges

Address

BROTHER INDUSTRIES
Osloboditeľov 929/15
96301 Krupina
IČO: 36 658 294

https://brother-slovakia.sk/

Contact person

Eva Púčeková
0918 746 873
eva.pucekova@bisk.sk
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Description

We are among those companies that are recovering their own used product and we are the main centre for the recycling of toner cartridges in Europe for the BROTHER Group. In the past, toner cartridges were used once and then discarded as waste. Later on, our company developed “recyclable toner cartridges”, a recycling automation system, and also created a system for collecting toner cartridges. Our facility, together with the BROTHER Recycling Centre in the UK, has developed a number of technologies that are implemented as know-how in other BROTHER facilities in Brazil, the US and Japan. The recycling automation system while maintaining the highest quality of products significantly reduces the amount of waste. With the cartridge collection system, BROTHER INDUSTRIES (SLOVAKIA), s. r. o. seeks to provide added value to customers in increasing recycling awareness when they can return the used product to the manufacturer free of charge. Using postal or private courier services, we reduce the environmental impact of collection and delivery. Our company has earned the respect of European customers who care about quality and protection of the environment.

Economic benefits

Stable customers are important for any thriving manufacturing company. Only thanks to them can such a company maintain stable jobs and even create new ones. BROTHER INDUSTRIES (SLOVAKIA), s. r. o., retains and gains new customers not only by the high quality of its products, but also by being a green company. This means that it adheres to the principles of the circular economy and strives for continuous progress. The company has become a leader in cartridge remanufacturing. In doing so, it not only maintains existing jobs, but also strives to create new ones.

Environmental benefits

All types of waste generated from the operation are recovered. None of the waste produced ends up in landfill. At the company, we strive to continually advance our commitment to protecting the environment and managing energy as efficiently as possible. Within the company, we develop activities in the form of projects that address the reduction of energy consumption, the more efficient use of materials used and the associated minimisation of waste. We are also aligning our working practices accordingly. We also care about our region, about the local community, about cooperation with local organisations and educational institutions, and therefore we regularly support their activities and develop mutual cooperation. We develop our environmental activities through our website www.BROTHEREARTH.com. Our employees personally participate in various environmental activities (e.g. planting trees in the High Tatras, removing black dumps in the company's surroundings, marking hiking trails, etc.), thus personally contributing to the protection of the environment.

Examples of implementation of the solution in practice

If the cartridge does not meet strict quality criteria and cannot be repaired, it becomes waste. However, the waste is not disposed of by landfill, but is further processed. In terms of the long-term environmental impact of waste, Brother Group has developed 100% recyclable cartridges, which means that they are made from materials that can be further 100% recovered. To make recovery as efficient as possible, the company is switching to producing parts made from the same material, which greatly simplifies their further recycling.