Canon Unveils Recycling Program to Consumers.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- Commitment, dedication and contribution to the environment and to the world community are an integral part of Canon's corporate culture. Canon believes that they are working towards a better world for future generations through programs like the Canon Consumer Products Recycling Program as well as other environmental commitments. "We want to work with our customers to ensure appropriate recycling of certain Canon consumer products to help the environment and local communities," said Mario Rufino, of the environmental management and product safety department, corporate planning division at Canon U.S.A., Inc, a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ). "We are pleased to announce our Consumer Products Recycling Program to assist Canon customers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in recycling end-of-life Canon products  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . ." To recycle eligible Canon products, consumers can log on to http://estore.usa.canon.com/recycle/recycle.asp and for a nominal fee, order a UPS shipping label by clicking the "Recycle Now" button. The shipping label will be sent via e-mail. If the printer being used does not print labels, customers can call 1.800.385.2155 to order over the phone and receive a shipping label by mail. Pricing covers the cost of shipment and recycling. The fee structure is based on product category and includes: --$6, plus applicable sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. - Binoculars, Camcorders, Cameras, Compact Photo Printers A compact photo printer is a stand-alone inkjet printer designed to produce 4 x 6 inch prints from digital cameras. It works without the use of a computer. It is also be known as a portable photo printer or a snapshot printer. , Film, Scanners and Video Equipment --$12, plus applicable sales tax - Flatbed Scanners A scanner that provides a flat, glass surface to hold pages of paper, books and other objects for scanning. The scan head is moved under the glass across the page. Sheet feeders are usually optionally available that allow multiple sheets to be fed automatically. (CanoScan) and Bubble Jet Canon's trade name for its thermal drop on demand inkjet printer technology. The ink is heated, which produces a bubble that expands and ejects the ink out of the nozzle. As the bubble cools, the vacuum created draws fresh ink back into the nozzle. Products: printers, multifunction all-in-ones and fax machines --$36, plus applicable sales tax - ImageCLASS Products, Laser Fax Machines and PC Copiers Consumers will need to provide the Canon model name and product serial number to place the order. Once the product is packed and ready for shipment, take the box to a UPS-designated drop-off facility anywhere in the United States. UPS drop sites can be located by visiting www.ups.com or by calling 1.800.CALL.UPS. Upon receipt, the product will be recycled through a licensed recycling facility in an environmentally sound manner. For a list of eligible consumer recycling products, log on to http://estore.usa.canon.com/recycle/recycle.asp. For a list of frequently asked questions or for further questions regarding the program, contact Canon by email at recyclesupport@cits.canon.com, or by phone at 1-800-385-2155. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. |
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