Environment

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) product design system assesses the amount of carbon dioxide emitted throughout a product's life. The data from this system helps us continually perfect ways to minimize CO2 production: from raw materials to the production, distribution, use, and disposal or recycling of our products.

Canon has created plastics composed of 100% recycled material for use in its products, reducing the need for new, petroleum-based materials. imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems also make use of bio-based plastics for certain parts and components.

Canon strives to create devices that rank among the very smallest and lightest available in their category. These designs help reduce raw materials used, transport costs, and energy consumption.

Canon creates long-life parts and high-yielding supplies that help maximize uptime and reduce the amount of materials consumed during the product life cycle.

To contribute to the goal of zero landfill waste, Canon offers a collection and recycling program for Canon plastic toner containers. To support local recycling efforts, a plastic resin code is engraved on each container. If toner containers cannot be recycled locally or sent to a local energy recovery facility, Canon also offers a collection program.

Canon has extended the lives of thousands of products with its Factory Certified Series. These remanufactured devices are guaranteed to have the same quality and performance as new products.