HP 695c (English) Windows Users Guide - C4562-60287 - Page 95

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Protecting the Environment Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design and production processes of HP DeskJet and DeskWriter printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where the printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. Hewlett-Packard has also developed processes to minimize the negative impact of the disposal of the printers at the end of printing life. Reduction and Elimination Printer Packaging: Packaging materials, cushions, accessories, and boxes have been reduced, saving roughly 50% in fuel and, therefore, fuel emissions. Boxes used to ship printers from the distribution centers are whitened without using chlorine. Ozone: All ozone-depleting chemicals (CFCs, for example) have been eliminated from HewlettPackard manufacturing processes. Energy Consumption HP DeskJet and DeskWriter printers use only 4.5 watts in stand-by mode, which easily qualifies them as energy-saving computer printers under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Computers program. The EPA estimates that if all desktop PCs and peripherals in the U.S. were to qualify, the overall savings in electricity could amount to over $1 billion each year. It could also prevent the emission of 20 million tons of carbon dioxide per year (the equivalent output of 5 million cars). The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Recycling Printer Packaging: The boxes used to ship printers from the distribution centers, the expanded polystyrene packaging inserts, and the clear polyethylene bags containing the printer drivers are 100% recyclable. Plastic Parts: Major manufactured plastic parts are marked as to the plastic content to facilitate product recycling. Manuals: The manuals in this kit are printed on recycled paper. Reduction and Reuse Ink Packaging: The packaging for the ink cartridges was significantly reduced and made recyclable.